Uniformed Security Officer (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring for a Site Security Officer to protect district premises and staff. The role responds to security calls following established policies and procedures to maintain a safe campus environment.

Required are two years of security or law enforcement experience, ability to carry firearms, and certification with IPMBA or eligibility for TUSD bicycle certification, with English language communication skills. This on-site position emphasizes safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement or security experience.
• Must be able to carry and use security weapons, to include a firearm.
• IPMBA certification or able to become TUSD bicycle certified.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure district premises are safe and secure.
• Respond to all incoming security calls according to established policies and procedures.

Skills

Security experience

English communication

Reading instructions

Job description

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SUMMARY

Ensures that district premises are safe and secure. Responds to all incoming security calls according to established policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of law enforcement or security experience.
• Must be willing and able to carry and use all security weapons, to include a firearm.
• Must be international police mountain bike association (IPMBA) certified or able to become TUSD bicycle certified.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Must qualify with firearm according to Arizona Police Officer Standard and Training guidelines upon hire.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel.
• Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Physical Examination to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts (Category B) and sign a Medical History form.
• Must submit to a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
• Post-offer/pre-employment lift test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work occasional overtime and/or extended duty hours due to the need to cover large scale security, emergency or other unforeseen events.

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Site - School Safety & Security -1100 W. Fresno St

Classification: Blue Collar

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.