2026-27 Security and Safety Specialist - Sweetwater Community

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a Security and Safety Specialist to support the instructional process and ensure safety for students, staff, and the community on and around school grounds. The role reports to Site Administration and requires handling safety procedures and campus security tasks.

The position emphasizes vigilance, quick response to incidents, collaboration with district staff, and participation in ongoing safety trainings to maintain a secure learning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Online Driver Training Certification is preferred.
• Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability required.
• Criminal Background Clearance required.
• Bleeding Control Training, AED Training, and First Aid/CPR are desirable.
• Behavioral Safety Training and related continuing education are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Communicates safety policies to students, staff and visitors to maintain a safe campus climate.
• Monitors behavior before, during, and after school and at events; may supervise lunchrooms and other areas.
• Patrols facilities to provide visibility and promote safety and security.
• Assists with emergency response implementation (lockdowns, evacuations, etc.).
• Prepares written materials documenting activities and communicating information.
• Provides traffic control and maintains orderly parking flow.
• Refers incidents to appropriate personnel for follow-up per guidelines.
• Responds to incidents (accidents, injuries, alarms) to resolve safety concerns.
• Participates in trainings and meetings to improve job performance.
• Supports campus culture and helps students reflect on actions and make amends.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Patrol and surveillance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security and Safety Specialist

Location: Sweetwater Community

Contract: 9 months, 8 hours/day

Grade: 14, $15.94/hour

Position type: Non-Interim Position

Start date: 9/2/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Security and Safety Specialist is done for the purpose of providing 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.

This job reports to Site Administration.

Essential Functions

• Communicates safety and security policies procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and for the maintenance of a positive campus climate.
• Monitors student behavior before and after school, during and between assigned periods, and at student events. May be directed to supervise lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, open areas, athletic events, and other events as needed. Assists students in complying with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and securing the facility.
• Patrols school facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining safety and security, and promoting 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 for the purpose of documenting student behavior activities, providing written reference of activities, and/or conveying information.
• Provides traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot/s.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Supports and enhances campus culture through the use of practices that encourage students to understand the impact of their actions, be reflective of their actions, and find a means to make amends for their actions.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the social emotional well being 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 are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including software; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; setting priorities; working with frequent redirection of priorities and duties.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35% sitting, 50% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

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
www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

Clearances

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

Continuing Education

• Behavioral Safety Training
• Bleeding Control Training
• AED Training
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• FLSA Status - Non Exempt

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.