Campus Security Assistant

Downey Unified School District•Downey, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a School Site Administrator, patrol and monitor campus to maintain order and security in a middle school or high school setting; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations. A campus security assistant works closely with administrators and staff, providing security and safety for students, staff, visitors, and facilities. Some positions may require evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and a minimum of one year's experience working with high school students.
Must possess a certificate indicating completion of an approved School Campus Security Training course meeting the requirements set forth in SB 1626 and SB 390 and Education Code 38001.5.
Must attend annual District-sponsored Campus Security Training.
Valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting the requirements to keep the certificate current.
Basic methods of individual and group supervision.
Basic interests, attitudes and emotional development of the adolescent.
Skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and adults.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Ability to patrol and monitor campus to maintain order and security in a middle school or high school setting.
Ability to assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.
Ability to use cleaning materials to remove minor graffiti.
Ability to learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to perform duties with patience, tact and good judgment following established guidelines.
Ability to learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action.
Maintain routine records as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Responsibilities

Maintain security of middle school or high school buildings, grounds and facilities.
Patrol campus perimeter, lunch areas, hallways, walkways, classrooms, restrooms, parking lots and bus stops; maintain order and security of campus; escort students to office for disciplinary action as needed; report unusual activities or unauthorized persons.
Enforce school and District rules, regulations and policies for the safety and security of students, staff and property according to established procedures.
Observe students during passing periods between classes; assure timely return of students to class.
Monitor tardy sweeps and in-school suspension periods as assigned.
Observe student behavior to assure compliance with school rules; determine need for writing referrals.
Assist visitors with campus orientation and directions.
Report graffiti and perform minor graffiti cleanup as required.
Operate walkie-talkie and an electric cart as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.