Security Officer

Piñon Unified School District; Pinon; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Mental Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Piñon Unified School District is seeking a capable Security Officer to patrol school grounds by foot, bike, or vehicle, enforce access control, and secure doors and gates to prevent unauthorized entry.

You will respond to emergencies, coordinate with the Safety Team, and prepare concise incident reports. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Arizona driver license, and First Aid/CPR certification, with training provided within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of security enforcement experience preferred.
• Arizona Driver License required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Must pass First Responder and self-defense training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area by foot patrol, bicycle, or motor vehicle to deter threats.
• Checks doors, windows, and gates to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Responds to emergencies and contacts responders as needed.
• Maintains and uses a 2-way radio to coordinate with staff.
• Completes clear incident reports detailing date, time, and actions.
• Assists with evacuations and lockdown procedures when required.
• Works under security director guidance and handles special procedures.
• Participates in training and professional development.

Skills

Emergency response

De-escalation

Communication skills

Discretion

Incident reporting

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Security equipment

Job description

• Patrols assigned area by foot patrol, bicycle, or motor vehicle to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Encounters unauthorized person(s) inside or around buildings for questioning and assessment.
• Conducts inspections and secures doors, windows, and gates to prevent illegal entry.
• Enters all buildings to conduct walk-throughs to ensure school property and equipment are safe; ensures entrances, exits, windows are secure, intact, closed and locked and the doors and locks function properly; performs exterior walk-throughs of the school campus to make sure all school buildings, heavy duty equipment, vehicles, and gates are safe and secure.
• Patrols school grounds verifying visitors and unauthorized vehicles; checks cars for parking authorization; ensure sure vehicles are not parked in restricted areas, such as, near fire hydrants or in driveways; checks exterior lighting and emergency access routes; enforces the speed limit on district grounds.
• Assists the Safety Team Representative (STR) with the Fire/Bomb Threat Evacuations, and Lockdown, Lockout, and Shelter in Place protocols by quickly securing all staff, students, and visitors in rooms away from immediate danger and evacuating buildings, if necessary.
• Responds to emergency calls; monitors for and reports of irregularities of security breaches, facilities and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as, police fire, ambulance services, as required; maintains surveillance to detect and prevent fires, accidents, vandalism, trespass hazard; patrol and report any unusual maintenance issues to the Maintenance Department.
• Must maintain charged 2-way radio and communicate with the school administration and the district security personnel on duty.
• Works under the general supervision of Director of Security or in the absence, delegated designee, who makes: work assignments with oral and/or written instructions as necessary on new or special procedures, or give work directions and guidance when difficulties are encountered.
• Keeps supervisor informed; provides and submits clear and concise documented incident reports on all pertinent incidents, such as, the nature of the incident, individuals involved, witnesses, date and time of incident, facilities affected, persons notified of the incident and authorities contacted.
• Makes timely, factual and accurate written incident reports of violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• One (1) year of experience in the field of security enforcement or comparable experience that involved the application of sound judgment, discretion, and principles and practices of school operations or similar organization. Military service is acceptable.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations while maintaining composure, demonstrating appropriate professionalism, and restraint at all times.
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment in controlling student behavior and to defuse any confrontational situations.
  • Skill in working in an environment subject to frequent interruptions, quickly changing priorities, and occasionally limited directions.
  • Must maintain a strict level of confidentiality of sensitive information and communications.
  • Must have a valid Arizona Driver License.
  • Must be First Aid and CPR certified.
• Subject to passing the First Responder Training certification within 90 days of hire.
• Subject to the completion of the self-defense, use of baton and chemical weapons, and handcuffing training within 90 days of hire.
• Must have a proven successful employment record.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Mental Health Benefits for employee and dependent (Calm and Modern Health)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development