Campus Security Officer - Mt. Tahoma HS

Tacoma Public Schools•Mount Tahoma High 4634 S. 74th St., WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a Campus Security Officer at Mt. Tahoma High School. The position patrols assigned school premises to protect property, staff, and students, and assists the principal in maintaining a positive school environment. The role is 1.0 FTE and works 8 hours per day. The expected start date is two weeks after the posting closes or sooner. The salary is $33.08 per hour at salary level CSO1, and the job is eligible for the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools. The position involves responding to emergencies and security concerns, working with students, staff, families, community members, and youth-serving agencies, and supporting school safety and conduct. The officer may need to work beyond the regularly scheduled school day, work outdoors in inclement weather, and deal with distraught or violent people. Required qualifications include high school graduation or equivalent and one to three years of increasingly responsible law enforcement or closely related security experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree or two years of college in criminal justice, police administration, or a related field is preferred.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
One to three years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement or closely related security work with public agencies, youth, and/or impaired adults, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
Must be eligible for bonding.
Valid CPR and first aid card, or obtain them within the first 30 days of employment.
Fingerprinting and successful WSP and FBI background clearance, including sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of security and fire alarm systems, relevant social service agencies, grammar, spelling, and English usage.
Ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information; work with disruptive students; make appropriate referrals to school support services staff; respond calmly in dangerous or potential crisis situations; appropriately restrain individuals; operate communication equipment; learn and complete training programs; demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance; and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two years of college in criminal justice, police administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of juvenile codes and WACs relating to public schools.

Responsibilities

Patrol building and parking lot premises and assist in monitoring hallways, grounds, and other assigned school and adjacent areas; submit a security schedule to building administrators.
Respond to emergencies and other security concerns; report and detain unauthorized persons in accordance with established District and school procedures.
Assist and advise staff and students on proper safety procedures, including classroom presentations on preventing locker and classroom theft.
Maintain a positive liaison with students, parents, District staff, and youth-serving agencies; promote prescribed standards of conduct and behavior; and meet periodically with community residents and businesses about school-related safety concerns and possible solutions.
Gather data on misdemeanors, prepare related documentation, and refer cases to appropriate authorities as directed.
Attend building staff meetings and school-related events, discuss problems and make recommendations, and participate in student conferences as directed.
Attend authorized training sessions sponsored by the District’s Security Office or other law enforcement agencies.
Perform related duties as assigned.