PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                      Campus Safety and Security Officer Job Code:                   720   Department:               School Sites                                                     Reports To:                Principal or Designee                                         SUMMARY Assists and supervises students conduct on assigned middle school, junior high school or high school campus to ensure a safe and secure environment for students and visitors. NATURE AND SCOPE  Work is performed using specific guidelines and procedures.  Incumbent works independently in an unstructured setting either indoors or outdoors on school grounds to enforce school regulations.  Interactions may be confrontational and have some degree of risk in order to control use of alcohol or drugs and carrying of weapons.  Incumbent is required to control student behavior and monitor non-students on the premises.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS  Incumbents in this classification patrol school grounds and facilities in order to protect students, staff and property at assigned location.  ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES  (Duties may include but are not limited to the following)

• Monitors a school campus, parking lots, adjacent areas and other facilities to discourage loitering, harassment, improper behavior, property damage and theft.  Enforces district policies concerning weapons and objects being brought on campus and discourages consumption of alcohol, illegal drug use and other improper conduct on campus.
• Monitors campus parking and traffic regulations.
• Directs loitering students to return to class.  Directs non-students to leave the school premises.  Directs visitors to main school office.
• Prepares reports and maintains records regarding any problems or occurrences at school site.
• Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures.  Assists in maintaining order among students on the school grounds, after school and during breaks and lunch periods in the cafeteria.
• Monitors assigned area to assist students and to resolve minor problems.  Assists student helpers in cafeteria by providing work direction and guidance.
• Directs movement of students in an orderly manner.
• Assists students in developing and observing acceptable rules of conduct.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Performs other related duties in order to accomplish the objectives of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills:  Must have a thorough knowledge of District and site policies, procedures and regulations regarding appropriate student behavior on grounds or in facilities.  Must understand basic security and safety procedures.  Requires knowledge of student behavior and the techniques for supervising students in unstructured settings.  Must have strong interpersonal skills sufficient to deal with normal and possibly confrontational situations.  Requires good report writing and record keeping skills.   Abilities:  Must be able to assess situations, interpret student behavior and apply appropriate measures to enforce school regulations.  Requires the ability to diffuse situations calmly and with authority.  Must be able to work independently in carrying out the duties of the position.  Must be able to prepare reports and maintain records of problems or situations which required intervention.  Requires the ability to communicate with students, staff, parents and the public using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the District.  Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Physical Abilities:  Requires visual acuity to observe people, facilities, situations, and movement;  sufficient ambulatory abilities to stand for extend periods of time, walk continually, and occasionally pull, push, or lift medium weight objects (up to 20 pounds). Minimum Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): This is the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination as approved by the Personnel Commission on December 18, 2008. High School diploma or completion of GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with adolescents in a security related position. Additional formal training in law enforcement is desired. License and Certificates: CPR and First Aid Certification upon offer of employment.