Campus Security Officer - Various Locations

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Security Officer assists in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role gathers information to resolve security issues and determine appropriate responses, and conveys information through oral and written reports. Officers work across indoor and outdoor school settings and interact with students, staff, parents, the public, and occasionally law enforcement. The position may involve responding to emergencies or behavioral incidents, including high-stress situations involving violence, confrontations, threats, or medical emergencies. The schedule may include split shifts, early mornings, evenings, extra-duty events, and occasional weekends. The role is full-time at 40 hours per week, with a 9.25-month class/calendar. Base hourly pay is $17.78. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive 1% of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years, and 1% for an AA or higher degree if it is not required for the position.

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 an agility test for security staff.
Successfully complete the security training program before the end of the probationary period.
Able to work indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather.
Able to respond quickly to emergencies or behavioral incidents and remain calm under pressure.
Able to intervene in physical altercations or restrain individuals if necessary.
Occasionally lift or carry items, such as barricades or safety equipment, weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 youths, and school attendance.

Responsibilities

Assist administrators in enforcing school district regulations and state laws, and report infractions to 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 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.
Assist with 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.