Campus Security Officer UA

Clarke County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County School District seeks a Campus Security Officer to support the instructional process by ensuring student safety during classroom and non-classroom activities. The role emphasizes minimizing incidents, communicating observations, and coordinating with police teams to maintain a secure campus environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, escorting visitors, coordinating traffic and parking, and assisting district personnel to ensure safety and security on site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures and incident reporting.
• Ability to read manuals, write documents and present information.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes activities for possible violations and supports law enforcement.
• Communicates safety procedures to students, staff and visitors.
• Provides direction and escorts to ensure campus security and safety.
• Monitors student behavior and maintains a safe learning environment.
• Participates in meetings and training to improve security procedures.

Skills

Record keeping

Office equipment

Communication with diverse groups

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

This role is dedicated to supporting the instructional process by ensuring the safety and well-being of students during both classroom and non-classroom activities. Key responsibilities include minimizing the occurrence and impact of harmful incidents and effectively communicating any observations or incidents that could affect the overall safety of students, school staff, and visitors.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job Description

Campus Security Officer UA

DIVISION: Operations

GRADE: 4

DEPARTMENT: Security

WORK DAY: 184

REPORTS TO: Police Team Leader

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

JOB CLASS: 4902

GROUP: Classified

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification/LICENSE: Criminal Justice Fingerprint; Background Clearance; Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Work Experience: Security or law enforcement experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Skills-based Competencies

Required to perform multiple 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: operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records

Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of investigation; and record keeping.

Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; 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 defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; 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; and working with detailed information/data.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Analyzes activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity (unauthorized visitors, threats against students, possible violations of school policy, etc.) for the purpose of assisting law enforcement personnel, developing information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.
• Assists district personnel (administrators, campus police officers, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction for ensuring campus security.
• Collaborates with other school and district personnel (assigned police officer, building principals, representatives of local agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or taking actions for the safety and security of the school site.
• Communicates with students, staff and visitors (safety procedures, security policies, enforcement procedures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• Escorts students, assigned personnel and/or visitors (campus traffic at peak times, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction, ensuring their safety and providing site security.
• Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods and at student events (lunch room, classrooms with substitutes, detention, dances, home games, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (new procedures, upcoming events, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Provides traffic and parking control (high peak traffic times, games, events, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot/s.
• Refers to appropriate site personnel incidents (personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues (teachers, building principals, campus police officers, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Responds to a variety of situations (accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of informing appropriate personnel to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Physical Abilities And Working Conditions

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

Strength: Some lifting (25 pounds)

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 05% sitting, 55% walking, and 40% standing.

It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Last Updated: 08/2024