Security Officer

Young World Physical Education; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nogales Unified School District #1 is seeking a Security Officer to protect students during non-classroom activities and to support safety across school environments. The role emphasizes monitoring, incident reporting, and collaboration with security personnel.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, adherence to security procedures, and the ability to respond promptly to emergencies to ensure campus safety and welfare.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required for interacting with students, staff and families.
• Adherence to security procedures to maintain campus safety.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists other personnel to support safety efforts.
• Communicates policies and enforcement procedures clearly to students, staff and visitors.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts to minimize disruptions and injuries.
• Monitors students across various areas for safety and welfare.
• Prepares incident reports and security logs.
• Refers incidents to site personnel or emergency services as needed.
• Reports observations related to safety and location concerns for follow-up.
• Responds to emergencies to address immediate safety concerns.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Security procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer

Nogales USD Lincoln Elementary School - Nogales, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Nogales USD

Job Details

Job ID: 5880603
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District #1

SECURITY OFFICER 1

Purpose Statement:

The job of SECURITY OFFICER 1 is done for the purpose/s of providing for the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

This job reports to LEAD SECURITY OFFICER

Essential Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required (e.g. law enforcement) for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation.

• Intervenes in potential conflicts for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.

• Monitors students between assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, security logs, register student vehicles, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

• Refers incidents to appropriate site personnel, police/ and fire personnel (e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative guidelines.

• Reports observations/incidents relating to specific students and facility safety concerns (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, facility work orders, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel for follow-up action.

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

Facilitates communication among students and staff for the purpose of providing security and safety to the site.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to security procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: bilingual (english/spanish).

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities communicating with diverse groups.

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Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to effect the Organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 90% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses