2025-26 Security and Safety Specialist - Sweetwater Community

Paradise Valley Unified School District • Phoenix, AZ

125d • $15

About The Position

The job of Security and Safety Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and community members while on school grounds and in alignment with school and district policy and procedures. This job reports to Site Administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is desired.
• Online Driver Training Certification.
• Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability.
• Behavioral Safety Training.
• Criminal Background Clearance.
• Bleeding Control Training.
• AED Training.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Communicates safety and security policies procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and for the maintenance of a positive campus climate.
• Monitors student behavior before and after school, during and between assigned periods, and at student events.
• Patrols school facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining safety and security, and promoting a positive campus environment.
• Assists with the implementation of the school's emergency response plan in the event of a school emergency such as lockdown, evacuation, shelter in place, etc.
• Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting student behavior activities, providing written reference of activities, and/or conveying information.
• Provides traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot/s.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Supports and enhances campus culture through the use of practices that encourage students to understand the impact of their actions, be reflective of their actions, and find a means to make amends for their actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the social emotional well being of the campus.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees