Campus Lead Security Officer - Various Sites

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a base hourly rate of $19.89. The role is classified under B21, working a 9.25-month calendar. Benefits include sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, and health and life insurance. Performance pay is available annually. New hires may receive a 1% increase of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum. Additionally, a 1% increase of the base hourly rate is awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
Ability to work split shifts or extra duty events when needed
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Successfully pass agility test for security staff
Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

Nice To Haves

College classes in criminal justice or related field
Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools, youth, and school attendance
Experience working with youth and public
Experience in law enforcement or school security
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Responsibilities

Direct and guide security monitors assigned to site
Assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws and report infractions of such rules to the appropriate authorities
Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required
Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required
Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites
Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
Ensure all security team members are adhering to all district policies, guidelines, protocols, and standard operation procedures
Assist Security Attendance Specialist with truant students
Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems on campus
Coordinate with site administrators on daily security needs, special events (sports games, dances, graduation), and after-hours activities.
Assist with extracurricular events as needed.
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration or District Security Supervisor.