Campus Safety Assistant

Santa Barbara USD•Goleta, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Safety Assistant patrols and monitors an assigned school campus to build positive relationships with students and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. The position is full-time, with seven hours per day for nine months per year, and is located at Dos Pueblos High School. Starting pay is $23.32–$25.36, based on experience. The role reports to an assigned supervisor. The assistant provides first aid within established guidelines, welcomes and directs campus visitors, verifies visitor identities, and helps maintain campus security. Duties include monitoring campus areas and student behavior, responding to disturbances, reporting unusual activity, assisting with investigations of school rule violations, and cooperating with law enforcement as needed. The assistant may also monitor unattended classrooms and oversee a suspension or intervention center as directed. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to weather and potential exposure to angry, aggressive, or hostile students. The role requires communication and observation, use of a walkie-talkie or cell phone, and the ability to stand for extended periods, run, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach above the shoulders.

Requirements

High school graduation and/or experience working with junior high, middle school, or high school age youth, or an equivalent combination.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.
Knowledge of basic individual and group supervision techniques.
Knowledge of adolescents’ basic interests, attitudes, and emotional development.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate and observe effectively, operate a walkie-talkie or cell phone, and meet the stated physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K12 public school setting is preferred.
Bilingual ability in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Administer first aid in emergency situations within established guidelines.
Greet and assist visitors, parents, students, vendors, staff, and teachers by responding to inquiries or directing them appropriately.
Verify visitor identities to help maintain campus security and restrict access to authorized persons.
Patrol and monitor the assigned campus, unlock doors and entry points, and respond to disturbances, behavior problems, and related situations.
Monitor lunch and break areas, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, and parking lots.
Escort students to the office and write referrals according to established guidelines and site practices.
Report unusual activities and unauthorized persons on campus to appropriate school staff.
Monitor student behavior to enforce school safety and security guidelines and ensure student compliance.
Assist in investigating school rule violations and cooperate with law enforcement personnel as necessary.
Monitor unattended classrooms during the temporary absence of a certificated teacher or administrator.
Oversee a suspension or intervention center as directed.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.