Security Officer - Secondary (must be 21 or over)

West Ada School District•BOISE, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer provides interior and exterior security for students, staff, and facilities at an assigned school campus. The role enforces school and District rules and policies, supports student safety and behavior, documents incidents, and assists with school activities and law enforcement matters. The position receives general supervision from the building Principal or a Vice-Principal. Work takes place on a school campus, with exposure to inclement weather and possible personal hazards related to security and enforcement duties. The role requires the employee to be at least 21 years old when assigned to a secondary school building.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old to work as a Security Officer in a secondary (middle school or high school) building.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Knowledge of school and District rules, codes, standards, and expected student behaviors.
Knowledge of basic law enforcement and investigative methods, techniques, and objectives.
Knowledge of school and District policies on discipline, punishment, and criminal prosecution.
Knowledge of disciplinary and behavior modification methods and conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
Ability to perform security, patrol, and investigative tasks and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to monitor and handle or remove students presenting disruptive, aggressive, disciplinary, law enforcement, or safety problems.
Ability to prepare, maintain, and present security and investigative reports, records, and documentation.
Ability to maintain student and District confidentiality.
Ability to operate basic security equipment, including surveillance equipment and a two-way radio, and standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, staff, and other District personnel.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in assigned tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing or sitting for long periods, lifting up to 20 pounds, and patrolling a school campus.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol interior and exterior campus areas to enforce school and District rules and policies.
Monitor parking lots, outside campus and mall areas for vandalism, break-ins, theft, speeding, reckless driving, and other violations.
Monitor hallways, lockers, classrooms, restrooms, suspension and detention areas, cafeterias, and recreation and activity areas.
Issue citations for student violations.
Identify and report rule and policy violations to the appropriate supervisor or administrator.
Identify and arrange for the removal of people without permission or legitimate business on campus.
Provide security at ball games and other school activities.
Assist law enforcement officers with investigations of accidents, thefts, vandalism, assaults, and related incidents or legal violations.
Assist with selling student parking permits and enforcing permit use.
Assist in providing first aid until medical assistance arrives.
As required, assist in removing disruptive students from classrooms, cafeterias, school grounds, or other building areas.
Prepare and maintain incident and violation documents, reports, records, and files.
Assist students with behavior modification, conflict management and resolution, decision-making, understanding consequences, and related social skills.
Assist teachers with reports and documentation.
Maintain student and District confidentiality.
Perform duties in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Maintain regular attendance and follow the prescribed work schedule.
Perform other related duties as required.