Position Function
Under direct supervision of the Site Principal to patrol school buildings to ensure a safe and secure building environment, as well as the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors. Maintains In School Suspension Room.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned
- Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and School District property in accordance with School District policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning.
- Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building.
- Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
- Reports concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to Site Principal.
- Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations and regulations.
- Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper direction, assists in maintaining log of all visitors, and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
- Monitors exits and prevents unauthorized exits of the building by students.
- Checks student passes when classes are in session; escorts students to and from Principals' offices as directed.
- Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
- Physically separates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
- Maintains order and discipline in the In School Suspension Room at all times.
- Monitors grounds in morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
Additional Duties:
Performs relates duties as required.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses radio communications equipment.
Uses motorized vehicles to patrol areas
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including OSHA, and Electronic Surveillance laws.
Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.
Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal, security guards and others.
Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard school building environment.
Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Physical ability to separate students or others involved in altercations.
Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
High School Diploma or completion of GED
Successful experience in security or law enforcement
Experience working with adolescents preferred.
Must possess valid AZ driver's license
Salary and Benefits
Grade A $14.70 minimum, of Classified Hourly Salary Schedule as approved by Governing Board
8 hours per day
185 work days 7 paid holidays
Full benefits as assigned for this position
Notice of Non Discrimination
The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Florence Unified School District Career and Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. FUSD CTE programs available include: Ag-Science, Business Management, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Engineering, Film/TV, Fire Science, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Networking Securities, Nursing Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, and Welding. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s). Toby Haugen, Title IX Coordinator, Florence Unified School District 1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona. (520)-866-3526 or James (Eric) Turner, 504 Coordinator, 1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona. (520) 866-3500.