25 - Campus Security Guard - Grant Funded

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: The purpose of the Campus Security Guard is to provide for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year security experience and/or previous training/experience in security related position
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First-Aid Certification within 3 months of employment
Must obtain and maintain Crisis Preventative Intervention (CPI) training certification within 3 months of employment.
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire
Customer service and public relations
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Ability to intervene in physical altercations or physically restrain people
Ability to learn and apply behavioral management techniques with consistency and good judgement
Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and execute work using independent judgment
Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures
Basic computer skills and ability to use a computer for word processing
Excellent work attitude, with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiative in reaching organizational goals
Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff, students, and parents
Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ability to answer routine questions
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Nice To Haves

Previous Military or police experience
Previous experience working in a public school setting
Experience working with youth or school age youth related programs
Knowledge of rules and regulations of the District regarding student conduct and visitation privileges
Spanish speaking skills

Responsibilities

Monitor hallways, classrooms, stairwell, as well as entire building
Monitor student and staff parking lots
Direct visitors to appropriate destinations
Escort intruders off campus and involve law enforcement officials when necessary
Use a variety of appropriate measures to keep proper order on campus
Escort students to/from class/campus as directed by an administrator or teacher
Be proactive in preventing damage to school, staff, and student property
In conjunction with the School Administrator, assist the SRO in checking school lockers for illegal drugs, alcohol, stolen items, weapons, etc.
Write up parking violations
When aware of ongoing or planned off-campus activities that may be detrimental to the welfare and safety of students, report such activities to the School Administration
Clear and check the school building during a fire drill or other instances of emergency evacuation
Assist classroom teachers in dealing with disruptive students
Witness building administrator student searches for weapons or illegal drugs
Responsible for maintaining “zero tolerance” behavior as it relates to gang-like activity
Detain students involved in criminal activity until law enforcement authorities arrive
Assist building administrators in conducting investigations involving inappropriate behavior
Deliver messages to teachers and students for administrators, teachers, and secretaries
Attend District-provided in-service training as required by the Central District Office unless campus security requires otherwise
Supervise after school and in-house detentions when requested by building principal
Supervise classroom(s) when no substitute has arrived or a teacher requests assistance while he/she may need to leave the classroom
Supervise school bused for field trips
Issue lockers to students and be responsible for all record keeping
Lock and unlock parking lot cables
Direct students to return to school from stores and food outlets
Escort students to in-school exclusion and obtain their school work
Perform first aid appropriate to training
Work cooperatively with police officers
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the School Administration