School Safety & Security Officer

Tacoma Public Schools; Washington; Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Security systems

Social services knowledge

English usage

Crisis response

De-escalation

Communication equipment

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Jobbeschreibung

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.