About this role
**Position is non-benefits eligible** JOB DESCRIPTION Campus Security Officer UA DIVISION: Operations GRADE: 4
DEPARTMENT: Security WORK DAY: 184
REPORTS TO: Police Team Leader FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
JOB CLASS: 4902 GROUP: Classified
POSITION SUMMARY
This role is dedicated to supporting the instructional process by ensuring the safety and well-being of students during both classroom and non-classroom activities. Key responsibilities include minimizing the occurrence and impact of harmful incidents and effectively communicating any observations or incidents that could affect the overall safety of students, school staff, and visitors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance
• Valid Georgia Driver's License
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Security or law enforcement experience is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records .
• Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of investigation; and record keeping.
• Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Generally ranges from 5-10 bullet points)
• Analyzes activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity (unauthorized visitors, threats against students, possible violations of school policy, etc.) for the purpose of assisting law enforcement personnel, developing information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.
• Assists district personnel (administrators, campus police officers, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction for ensuring campus security.
• Collaborates with other school and district personnel (assigned police officer, building principals, representatives of local agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or taking actions for the safety and security of the school site.
• Communicates with students, staff and visitors (safety procedures, security policies, enforcement procedures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• Escorts students, assigned personnel and/or visitors (campus traffic at peak times, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction, ensuring their safety and providing site security.
• Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods and at student events (lunch room, classrooms with substitutes, detention, dances, home games, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (new procedures, upcoming events, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Provides traffic and parking control (high peak traffic times, games, events, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot/s.
• Refers to appropriate site personnel incidents (personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues (teachers, building principals, campus police officers, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Responds to a variety of situations (accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of informing appropriate personnel to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information. Vision: Hearing: Speech: Upper Body Mobility: Strength: Some lifting (25 pounds) Environmental requirements: Mental Requirements: Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 05% sitting, 55% walking, and 40% standing. It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Last Updated: 08/2024