Campus Lead Security Officer - Various Sites

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matched through ASRS

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a full-time security position to help maintain a safe, orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will gather information to resolve security issues, convey information in writing, and direct security monitors assigned to the site.

Responsibilities include enforcing regulations, reporting to authorities, supporting administrators, and coordinating with local law enforcement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred coursework in criminal justice or related field.
• Ability to pass agility test and security training.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide security monitors on site.
• Enforce district regulations and state laws; report infractions.
• Serve as witness in disciplinary hearings or court cases as required.
• Submit oral and written reports to school/district.
• Maintain vigilance and assist in campus crime prevention.

Skills

Effective communication

Agility test

Confidentiality

Split shifts flexibility

Stamina for standing/walking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

College classes in criminal justice

Job description

Employment Type

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly

$19.89

Class/Calendar

B21, 9.25 months

Benefits

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay

Available annually

New Hire Experience

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary

To assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and visitors; to gather information to resolve security issues and determine appropriate response; to convey information and provide written support; to direct, manage and guide security monitors assigned to site.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and guide security monitors assigned to site
• Assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws and report infractions of such rules to the appropriate authorities
• Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required
• Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required
• Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites
• Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
• Ensure all security team members are adhering to all district policies, guidelines, protocols, and standard operation procedures
• Assist Security Attendance Specialist with truant students
• Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems on campusCoordinate with site administrators on daily security needs, special events (sports games, dances, graduation), and after-hours activities. Assist with extracurricular events as needed.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration or District Security Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• College classes in criminal justice or related field
• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools, youth, and school attendance
• Experience working with youth and public
• Experience in law enforcement or school security

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work split shifts or extra duty events when needed
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Successfully pass agility test for security staff
• Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work both indoors (classrooms, hallways, offices) and outdoors (school grounds, access gates, parking lots) regardless of weather.
• Interactions with students, staff, parents, and occasionally law enforcement
• May be required to respond quickly to emergencies or behavioral incidents
• Collaborates with school administrators, teachers, staff, students, and local law enforcement
• High-stress situations: Must be calm under pressure, especially during incidents involving violence, confrontations, threats, or medical emergencies
• May include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends for events
• Frequent walking, standing, and patrolling for extended periods
• May need to intervene in physical altercations or restrain individuals if necessary
• Must occasionally lift or move items up to 50 lbs (e.g., barriers, equipment, or students in emergencies)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.