2026-27 Security and Safety Specialist - Sweetwater Community

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Security and Safety Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and community members while on school grounds and in alignment with school and district policy and procedures.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including software
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math
Understand written procedures
Write routine documents
Speak clearly
Understand multi-step written and oral instructions
Health standards and hazards
Safety practices and procedures
Schedule activities
Collate data
Use basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes
Operate equipment using standardized methods
Work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups
Work with a variety of data
Utilize job-related equipment
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate
Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Working as part of a team
Setting priorities
Working with frequent redirection of priorities and duties
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Communicates safety and security policies procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and for the maintenance of a positive campus climate.
Monitors student behavior before and after school, during and between assigned periods, and at student events.
May be directed to supervise lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, open areas, athletic events, and other events as needed.
Assists students in complying with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and securing the facility.
Patrols school facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining safety and security, and promoting a positive campus environment.
Assists with the implementation of the school's emergency response plan in the event of a school emergency such as lockdown, evacuation, shelter in place, etc.
Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting student behavior activities, providing written reference of activities, and/or conveying information.
Provides traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot / s.
Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and / or security concerns.
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Supports and enhances campus culture through the use of practices that encourage students to understand the impact of their actions, be reflective of their actions, and find a means to make amends for their actions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the social emotional well being of the campus.
May assist or be assigned to other district campuses as needed.
Participates in district/local in-service training.
Attend district behavioral safety training for de escalation strategies.