JOB TITLE: CAMPUS SECURITY

DEPARTMENT: Humboldt Elementary

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Level 2

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: none

APPROVED ON: 02/14/2023

 

SUMMARY:  Provides oversight and supervision of students and school grounds to ensure the safety of students, staff and the public, at assigned school location.  Serves as an information resource to students, staff and parents, and the general public regarding school security policies and practices. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides surveillance of all school grounds and parking areas for the security and safety of students, staff and community
• Conducts investigations of safety or security related incidents at school location 
• Contacts law enforcement agencies in times of emergency, or when safety incidents occur and assists police department or other law enforcement personnel with investigations 
• Conducts random visual checks of student vehicles
• Assists in securing location site in times of safety or security threats or incidents
• Monitors students and all others entering and leaving campus, and while on campus location
• Assists probation department 
• Works at various school functions providing all necessary security functions to ensure the safety of those in attendance
• Assists site administrators in discipline matters 
• Develops positive working relationships with onsite administrators in reference to student/staff school safety measures and liability issues
• Works with administrators, staff and law enforcement n the questioning and investigation of students alleged to have committed illegal acts 
• Assists fire department and other safety and health responders with all safety matters and security concerns of the campus 
• Confers with, and advises parents, staff and students of school and district safety policies
• Completes various safety logs, incident reports and other safety and security related reports to ensure proper legal documentation of all security or safety related incidents and activities

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years previous security or law enforcement experience preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

 

Computer Proficiency:  Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Suite. .

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk.  The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.   

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors and outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  Contact with employees, students and public.

 

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.