Campus Security Officer - Various Sites

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Public Schools is hiring a full-time Campus Security Officer to help maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role gathers information to resolve security issues and determine appropriate responses, conveys information, and provides written support. The position is based at various sites and is scheduled for 40 hours per week over a 9.25-month class/calendar. The base hourly rate is $17.78. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive a 1% increase to the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years, and a 1% increase for an associate degree or higher if the degree is not required for the position.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Officers work indoors and outdoors in varied weather and interact with students, staff, parents, and occasionally law enforcement. Work may involve emergencies and high-stress incidents, extended walking, standing, and patrolling, and potentially intervening in physical altercations or restraining individuals. The role may include early mornings, evenings, split shifts, extra-duty events, and occasional weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to 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 the agility test for security staff.
• Successfully complete the security training program before the end of the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• College classes in criminal justice or a related field.
• Experience working with youth and the public.
• Experience in law enforcement or school security.
• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth, and of school attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist administrators in enforcing school district regulations and state laws, and report infractions to the appropriate authorities.
• Serve as a witness in disciplinary due process hearings or court cases as required.
• Submit oral and written reports to the school or district as required.
• Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites.
• Identify students and non-students who violate school rules or state laws and report them to the appropriate authorities.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students, staff, and parents to promote a safe, supportive, and welcoming school climate while maintaining appropriate authority.
• Adhere to district policies, guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist bus drivers with bus security and discipline problems on campus.
• Assist with extracurricular events as needed.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Perform other assigned duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
• Perform other duties assigned by school administration or the District Security Supervisor.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance pay may be available
• New hires may receive a 1% base hourly rate increase for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years.
• New hires may receive a 1% base hourly rate increase for an associate degree or higher if it is not required for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED