Campus Safety (PT)- 708

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Safety position oversees safety of the school campus with attention to the welfare of students, employees, and visitors (school community) while on school grounds. These functions include but are not limited to observing and interacting with students, personnel, and visitors; enforcing truancy and disciplinary policies; reporting pertinent information to school administrators that have potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, personnel, and visitors; and supporting administrative and campus activities. This position requires the ability to rationally and reasonably exercise professional judgement.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas as presented verbally or in writing
Professional workplace etiquette and represent the school/department in a professional manner
Hold or obtain First Aid Certificate within three months from date of hire
Valid Utah driver’s license and evidence of insurability with acceptable driving record that will be verified annually

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in security or law enforcement, or related field
Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate in another language besides English, Spanish highly desired
Experience with Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and use of data-based software

Responsibilities

Assist school personnel with maintaining the safety of the school community and facilities
Establish appropriate relationships with students to promote a positive learning and working environment
Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns
Assist with the supervision of assigned school activities
Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if unauthorized vehicles are parked in restricted areas
Check school security systems such as alarm systems, locks, gates, and doors to minimize and eliminate potential security issues and unsafe conditions (video cameras are monitored by other assigned personnel)
Monitor student behavior before, during, and after school, such as in the lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, and hallways to ensure student compliance with established regulations and maintain a safe and positive learning environment
Identify visual or aural cues such as facial expressions, body language, physical surroundings, noises, etc., to accurately identify potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
Communicate information regularly with relevant school personnel to coordinate efforts to maintain a safe learning and working environment
Adhere to and apply school, district, and legal policies and procedures.
Inform the school community of school policies and enforcement procedures to ensure an understanding of and potential consequences of policy or procedural violations
Immediately refer incidents to appropriate site personnel (e.g., injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) under the direction of administrative guidelines
Prepare standard documentation (e.g., incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.) to provide written support and convey information
Work with other safety personnel (e.g., SRO and other campus safety staff) to help maintain a safe learning and working environment
Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees
Work with limited supervision
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit