Campus Security Officer - Mt. Tahoma HS

Tacoma Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Washington is seeking a Security Officer to patrol school premises, protect property, staff, and students, and assist the principal in maintaining a positive school environment.

The role requires high school graduation or equivalent, with preferred associate's degree or college coursework in criminal justice, and 1–3 years of related security experience. Valid WA driver’s license and background checks are required. Benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of relevant social service agencies.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and English usage.
• Knowledge of juvenile codes and WACs relating to public schools is desirable.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
• Ability to work with disruptive students.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals to school support services staff.
• Ability to respond calmly in dangerous or potential crisis situations.
• Ability to appropriately restrain individuals.
• Ability to operate communication equipment.
• Ability to learn and complete training programs.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Responsibilities

• Patrols building and parking lot premises; monitors hallways, grounds and other areas; submits security schedule to building administrators.
• Responds to emergencies and other security concerns; reports and detains unauthorized persons in accordance with district procedures.
• Assists and advises staff and students in proper safety procedures, including classroom presentations on theft prevention.
• Maintains liaison with students, parents, district staff and youth-serving agencies; promotes conduct standards; discusses safety concerns with community members.
• Gathers data on misdemeanors and prepares related documentation; refers cases to authorities as directed.
• Attends staff meetings and school events; discusses problems and makes recommendations; participates in student conferences as directed.

Skills

Security systems

Social services knowledge

English usage

Crisis response

De-escalation

Communication equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 2 years college in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: Two weeks after posting close or sooner

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8.0

Salary Level: CSO1, $33.08hr

Benefits Eligible

This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools

This position patrols assigned school premises to protect property, staff, and students, and assists the principal in maintaining a positive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols building and parking lot premises; assists in monitoring hallways, grounds and other assigned school and adjacent areas; submits security schedule to building administrators.
• Responds to emergencies and other security concerns; reports and detains unauthorized persons in accordance with established District/school procedures.
• Assists and advises staff and students in proper safety procedures, including classroom presentations (e.g., methods to prevent locker and classroom theft).
• Assists in maintaining a positive liaison with students, parents, District staff and youth serving agencies; promotes prescribed standards of conduct and behavior; meets periodically with community residents and businesses to discuss school-related safety concerns and possible solutions.
• Gathers data on misdemeanors and prepares related documentation; refers cases to appropriate authorities as directed.
• Attends building staff meetings and various school-related events; discusses problems and makes recommendations; participates in student conferences as directed.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Attends authorized training sessions sponsored by the District’s Security Office or other law enforcement agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Required to deal with distraught and violent people; may be required to work extended hours beyond the regularly scheduled school day; may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent, Associate’s degree or two years of college in criminal justice, police administration, or related field, preferred; one to three years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement or closely related security work with public agencies, youth, and/or impaired adults; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Allowable Substitution

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by the Human Resources Department for comparability. Human Resources may consider other satisfactory experiences of current employees as a substitution for minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of security and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of relevant social service agencies.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and English usage.
• Knowledge of juvenile codes and WACs relating to public schools is desirable.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
• Ability to work with disruptive students.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals to school support services staff.
• Ability to respond calmly in dangerous or potential crisis situations.
• Ability to appropriately restrain individuals.
• Ability to operate communication equipment.
• Ability to learn and complete training programs.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State driver’s license with access to personal transportation.

Must be eligible for bonding.

Valid CPR and first aid card or required to obtain within first 30 days of employment.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.