Security Guard - Campus Job at Gilbert Public Schools District in Gilbert

The job of Security Guard - Campus is done for the purpose of identifying potential problems regarding welfare, safety, and security of students, personnel, visitors, and the site; maintaining safety at the school site by enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicating information and responding to inquiries; and providing emergency care to students and other individuals.

Essential Functions

1. Administers first aid for the purpose of providing immediate emergency medical care.
2. Assists community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities within the school environment.
3. Collaborates with other agencies (e.g., law enforcement, community professionals) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
4. Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel, and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violations.
5. Detains individuals suspected of engaging in illegal activities for the purpose of apprehending suspects and preventing further illegal activities.
6. Escorts assigned personnel and/or documents (e.g., employees, visitors, bank deposits) for the purpose of providing direction, ensuring safety, and providing security for persons and/or sensitive information.
7. Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student-related incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or referring to outside agencies for resolution.
8. Patrols school facilities (e.g., grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas) for the purpose of providing administrative visibility, maintaining security, and deterring crime.
9. Prepares documentation (e.g., incident and activity reports, security logs) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
10. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
11. Supervises students in detention programs within the security department (e.g., students assigned to patrol and clean grounds, halls, and rooms) for the purpose of ensuring students complete their assigned tasks.
12. Testifies in court proceedings and school administrative actions for the purpose of providing information and documenting illegal activity.
13. Transports students needing to be transported off campus (e.g., sick children, children removed from school for disciplinary reasons) for the purpose of getting the student to their required destination.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required include: age requirement of 25 years or older; adherence to safety practices; being observant; operating equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge includes: First Aid and CPR.

Abilities required include scheduling activities, meetings, and events; gathering and collating data; using job-related equipment; working flexibly with others in various circumstances; working with data using defined processes; and operating equipment using defined methods. Ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and data, and to utilize job-related equipment, is essential. Problem solving involves identifying issues and creating action plans, with some independent interpretation needed for data analysis. No specific abilities are listed as mandatory.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Resources from other work units may be utilized. There is an ongoing opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

The usual methods of performing job functions involve physical demands such as occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; and fine finger dexterity. The role generally requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing, performed under temperature extremes.

Experience in a related job is required. Education required is a High School diploma or equivalent. No specific testing, continuing education, or certifications are mandated. Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance is required. The FLSA status is not specified.