Campus Security Officer - Various Sites

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. This full-time position (40 hours per week) involves assisting in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role includes gathering information to resolve security issues, determining appropriate responses, conveying information, and providing written support. New hires may receive additional compensation based on verified experience and education beyond the requirements.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; 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 agility test for security staff
Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws and report infractions of such rules to the appropriate authorities
Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required
Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required
Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites
Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report 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 all district policies, guidelines, protocols, and standard operation procedures
Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems on campus
Assist with extracurricular events as needed
Regular and on-time attendance required
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration or District Security Supervisor.