Campus Safety Assistant– Night Security

Bethel School District, WA; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District vehicle provided

Pre-employment physical cost covered

Job summary

Bethel School District in Washington state seeks a Security Patrol Officer to protect students, staff, and property. The role requires patrolling school sites, responding to incidents, and maintaining detailed nightly logs.

Requires ability to operate a district vehicle and work in challenging, potentially confrontational situations. The position includes a 8-hour shift, 177 workdays per year, with a pay rate of $30.77 as per the PSE salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Education, training, skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment; one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or security field preferred.
• Training or experience in security patrols, de-escalation techniques, and observation report preferred.
• Training or experience working with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol areas in and around schools and district buildings as needed; confronts trespassers as necessary; assists in the intervention of individuals who are committing or suspected of committing crimes on district property.
• Responds to overnight alarm calls during assigned shifts; Responds to weekend alarm calls received at any time of the day if assigned a weekend shift.
• Responds to calls pertaining to the safety and protection of district staff and property.
• Maintains clear and concise logs of all nightly occurrences including suspicious activity, property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Notifies local law enforcement or fire department in cases of emergency such as fire, presence of unauthorized persons, or burglary; Immediately reports such occurrences to supervisor.

Skills

Patrol / security presence

De-escalation techniques

Emergency response

Log keeping

Communication

Decision making

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bethel School District 403

THIS POSITION IS FOR 8 HOURS PER DAY AT 177 DAYS PER YEAR.

PAY FOR POSITION: PSE SALARY SCHEDULE LEVEL 10 - $ 30.77

THIS POSITION WORKS 5 DAYS ON AND THEN 5 DAYS OFF.

HOURS ARE 9:30 PM TO 5:30 AM.

DISTRICT VEHICLE PROVIDED.

Passage of a pre-employment physical and testing is required of this position (the district assumes the cost).

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position's responsibilities are to patrol school property, and to respond to incidents pertaining to the safety and protection of district students, staff and property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Patrol areas in and around schools and district buildings as needed; confronts trespassers as necessary; assists in the intervention of individuals who are committing or suspected of committing crimes on district property.
2. Responds to overnight alarm calls during assigned shifts. Responds to weekend alarm calls received at any time of the day if assigned a weekend shift.
3. Responds to calls pertaining to the safety and protection of district staff and property.
4. Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all nightly occurrences including suspicious activity, property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
5. Notifies local law enforcement or fire department in cases of emergency such as fire, presence of unauthorized persons, or burglary. Immediately reports such occurrences to supervisor.
6. Performs all duties in a safe manner to include safely operating a district vehicle.
7. Create and complete reports accurately and in a timely manner.
8. Maintains confidential information as appropriate.
9. Maintains positive working relationships with district staff, administration and outside agencies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Operates cellular phone and drives a district vehicle.
2. May serve on various district and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines.
3. Required to work weekends and holidays when they fall on assigned shifts.
4. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Risk Manager. Receives coordination and guidance from the Risk Manager.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Confrontational situations require constant awareness and attention to personal safety; required to represent the district on potentially controversial matters; required to deal with distraught or difficult individuals; may be required to meet deadlines for submitting incident documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires visual concentration and physical dexterity; required to stand or sit for prolonged periods; required to work outdoors in inclement weather; exposed to confrontational situations.

Passage of a pre-employment physical and testing is required of this position (the district assumes the cost).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Education, training, skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment; one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or security field preferred. Training or experience in security patrols, de-escalation techniques, and observation report preferred; training or experience working with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural groups preferred.

Allowable Substitutions

Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the district may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in communicating with individuals and groups of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels. Ability to maintain control of tense and potentially dangerous situations. Skill in proper use of security equipment. Knowledge of investigatory techniques preferred. Skill in monitoring security and safety. Ability to make effective, quick decisions. Ability to perceive security and safety breaches. Ability to assess emergency situations. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Ability to accurately document activities and occurrences. Ability to communicate security and safety procedures to district staff and students. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to function effectively in a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse environment. Skill in listening and evaluating information. Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with a culturally diverse population or staff, students, public, and law enforcement personnel.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestations, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Valid Washington state driver's license and a good driving record. Sufficient physical agility to perform assigned duties.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Campus Safety/Printshop

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance