School Security Officer

Definition

Promotes and provides proactive security services to effectively provide for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and visitors while on school grounds in accordance with the school security handbook.

Primary Job Functions
Primary functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities among other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Job Duties
Carries out all aspects of the School Safety Program including enforcement of the school's pre-established disciplinary measures program as follows:

Examples of Tasks

Monitoring and Patrolling

• Reports discipline infractions, unauthorized visitors and acts of vandalism to Site Administrator.
• Notifies site administrators, police and appropriate emergency personnel of any potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
• Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class or assigned locations.
• Utilize school surveillance camera system to monitor activity and review footage as needed.
• Notifies appropriate personnel, immediately, of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• Patrols all areas of school buildings and grounds constantly including halls, stairwells, rest rooms, courtyards, entrances and parking lots for the purpose of
• maintaining high visibility and order;
• preventing trespassing, loitering, and class cutting;
• protecting persons and property; and
• assuring compliance with all school/site rules and regulations.

Student and Staff Interaction

• Is readily available to staff and students via the telephone or by two-way radio as needed.
• Assists students and visitors with problems and refers them to proper staff members.
• Questions unauthorized persons on or around school premises, advises as to school rules, and either directs visitors to the principal's office, or asks them to leave.
• Calmly addresses students, Principals, Teacher's, or parent's concerns.
• Informs the School Administrator of all problems, incidents, and conditions affecting the security of the school buildings and grounds so that the Administrator can take appropriate action.

Searches and Seizure

• Use hand held metal detector for student searches in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform pat down student searches in accordance with established guidelines.
• Accompanies the School Administrator(s) on searches for drugs, weapons, or explosive devices.

Documentation

• Records and completes incident reports in a timely manner.
• Observes and records irrational student behavior.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about students or staff, using discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.

Emergency Response

• Responds to emergency calls promptly.
• Assists when emergencies occur within the school building;
• Restrains persons engaged in disorderly conduct in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Other Characteristics

A willingness to learn and understand:

• The History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Knowledge of:

• History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• School safety and security practices and procedures
• Adolescent development, gang activities, and at-risk behaviors
• Truancy policies and procedures
• Stress, conflict resolution, and anger management techniques.
• Effective discipline, consequences, and reward systems
• Student warning and suspension protocols

Skilled in:

• Skilled in completing necessary job-related paperwork
• Surveillance camera system usage
• Skilled in computer usage MS Office applications including MS Word and Access database management and SAS I (Student Information System)

Ability to:

• Uphold and to protect information that is confidential
• Work well and maintain a calm demeanor under stress and duress
• Work in various temperatures including conditions of extreme heat or cold
• Protect one self and others from harm's way
• Physically retrain adults and students in an emergency situation as a last resort in accordance with established guidelines
• Respond to emergency situations on a frequent basis
• Unbiased and treat others in a fair and consistent manner
• Lift up to 50 pounds and ride a golf cart on a moderate basis throughout the day.
• Prioritize and distinguish between important vs. non-important information.
• Report pertinent information to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Make quick and sound judgments in a fast paced environment
• Deescalate volatile students and situations in a non-threatening manner
• Communicate with people in a professional manor
• Must be flexible and be able to work various hours such as early morning, late night and overnight hours to include weekends, based on the needs of each site

Must be able to work to support all sites, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualificatio ns: Education and experience: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Experience dealing with at-risk youth in a school setting and one year work experience in a similar or a comparable job function. Within three (3) month of hire, incumbent must successfully complete the following required training(s):

• CPR certification; First Aid Certification; and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study courses (IS 100sc Introduction to ICS; IS200, Basic ICS; and IS 700, NIMS)

*This position is identified as an Underfill Position

Driving Requirement: This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive an SRPMIC vehicle for work related community business must receive authorization to do so. For clarification, work related community business includes driving to and from SRPMIC government sites and buildings.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

Terms of Employment: This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

To apply for a position at Salt River Schools, applicants must submit the Immunization Addendum, Criminal Report and Legal Information addendum, Teaching/Administration Information addendum, and proof of Arizona teaching certification with your online application. Forms can be found at https://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment/education/

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.