CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER

Campus Security OfficerThe purpose of this position is to provide for the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general wellbeing of students and school personnel.Essential Functions This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary.Assists building administrators (e.g., patrols building and parking lot premises; monitors hallways, grounds, and adjacent areas during school hours and during extracurricular events) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff.Assists in establishing positive rapport with students, parents, District staff, and community agencies for the purpose of promoting communication, ensuring a safe campus environment, encouraging prescribed standards of conduct and behavior and positive student attitudes.Identifies security-related matters or situations (e.g., the need for grounds or building maintenance, appropriate security coverage during passing times, breaks, or lunch hours) for the purpose of preventing damage or possible liability.Identifies and responds to activities and emergencies (e.g., physically, or verbally intervene to prevent conflicts, reporting such matters to administrators, community youth services, fire department or law enforcement) for the purpose of preventing the disruption of normal school operations.Investigates incidents (fact gathering, previewing video, interviewing, report writing, etc.) for the purpose of preparing reports for administration.Protects District interest and property (e.g., monitors visitors and reports or detains unauthorized persons in accordance with established District procedures) for the purpose of preventing damage or possible liability.Other FunctionsPerforms related duties, as directed by building administration, consistent with the scope and intent of the position.Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of recent, successful working experience in security or successful completion of six months schooling in law enforcement preferred.Knowledge and Skills and Abilities Skills are required to perform single non-technical tasks. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include security and safety practices and procedures, investigate techniques, law enforcement process for juvenile offenders.Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read and interpret instructions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job Campus Security Officer 05/2026 includes classes in police science or related field, and two years of police or school security work experience including conducting investigations of persons or property.Ability is required to schedule activities; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standard methods of operation. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues, create plans of action, and reach solutions; with data it is moderate; and with equipment it is limited.Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communication with individuals and groups of all ages in a multi-cultural community, assess situations, remain calm under pressure, accurately document activities and occurrences, and work with "at-risk" youth.License, Certificates, Bonding and/or testing Required:Valid Washington State Driver's License; CPR and Red Cross First Aid Certificate.Washington State Patrol and FBI background clearance.Preemployment testing may be required.