2026-27 Security and Safety Specialist - Horizon HS

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 18,116 - 25,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Training

Job summary

A local education authority in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Security and Safety Specialist to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff on campus. The ideal candidate will monitor behavior, communicate policies, respond to emergencies, and assist in maintaining a positive campus climate. A high school diploma is required along with safety training certifications. This position works 8 hours a day for 9 months annually, starting on August 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety or security roles preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety policies to maintain campus climate.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain campus safety.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure student welfare.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Operating standard office equipment

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Online Driver Training Certification

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Job description

2026-27 Security and Safety Specialist - Horizon HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 Horizon HS - Scottsdale, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5621742

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Security and Safety Specialist

Location: Horizon High School

Duration: 9 months, 8 hours/day

Grade: 14, $15.94/hour

Type: Non-Interim Position

Purpose Statement: The job of Security and Safety Specialist is to provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and community members while on school grounds and in alignment with school and district policy and procedures.

Reports To: Site Administration

Essential Functions

• Communicates safety and security policies and procedures to students, staff, and visitors to ensure understanding and maintain a positive campus climate.
• Monitors student behavior before and after school, during and between assigned periods, and at student events, and may supervise lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, open areas, athletic events, and other events as needed.
• Patrols school facilities (grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) to provide visibility, maintain safety and security, and promote a positive campus environment.
• Assists with the implementation of the school's emergency response plan in the event of a school emergency such as lockdown, evacuation, shelter in place, etc.
• Prepares written materials to document student behavior activities and provide written reference of activities.
• Provides traffic and parking control to maintain efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot.
• Refers incidents (e.g., personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations) to appropriate site personnel for follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security, and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to a variety of situations (accidents, injuries, vandalism, alarms, etc.) to take appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Supports and enhances campus culture through practices that encourage students to understand the impact of their actions, be reflective, and find ways to make amends.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit and the social‑emotional wellbeing of the campus.
• May assist or be assigned to other district campuses as needed.
• Participates in district/local in-service training.
• Attend district behavioral safety training for de‑escalation strategies.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills: Adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including software; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge: Basic math; understanding written procedures and multi‑step written and oral instructions; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures.

Abilities: Scheduling activities; collating data; using basic job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others; problem solving; adapting to changing priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; teamwork; setting priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; utilizing resources from other work units may be required.

Work Environment

Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Job requires 35% sitting, 50% walking, 15% standing. The job may involve temperature extremes and exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Experience

Job related experience desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

None specified.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

• Online Driver Training Certification
• Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Continuing Education and Training

• Behavioral Safety Training
• Bleeding Control Training
• AED Training
• First Aid and CPR Certificate

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

EEO Statement

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Position Type

8.0 hrs/day

Job Categories

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]