Campus Lead Security Officer - Various Sites

Campus Lead Security Officer - Various Sites Mesa USD 4 School Safety & Security - Mesa, Arizona Job Details Job ID: 5798269 Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Re-Posted: Jun 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $19.89 Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to ten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff, and visitors; to gather information to resolve security issues and determine appropriate response; to convey information and provide written support; to direct, manage and guide security monitors assigned to site. Key Responsibilities Direct and guide security monitors assigned to site Assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws and report infractions of such rules to the appropriate authorities Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required Submit oral and written reports to school/district as requiredMaintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities Ensure all security team members are adhering to all district policies, guidelines, protocols, and standard operation procedures Assist Security Attendance Specialist with truant students Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems on campus Coordinate with site administrators on daily security needs, special events (sports games, dances, graduation), and after-hours activities. Assist with extracurricular events as needed. Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Regular and on-time attendance required Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration or District Security Supervisor. Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications College classes in criminal justice or related field Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools, youth, and school attendance Experience working with youth and public Experience in law enforcement or school security Skills & Competencies Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality Ability to work split shifts or extra duty events when needed Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time Successfully pass agility test for security staff Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period Work Environment & Physical Requirements Must be able to work both indoors (classrooms, hallways, offices) and outdoors (school grounds, access gates, parking lots) regardless of weather. Interactions with students, staff, parents, and occasionally law enforcement May be required to respond quickly to emergencies or behavioral incidents Collaborates with school administrators, teachers, staff, students, and local law enforcement High-stress situations: Must be calm under pressure, especially during incidents involving violence, confrontations, threats, or medical emergencies May include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends for events Frequent walking, standing, and patrolling for extended periods May need to intervene in physical altercations or restrain individuals if necessary Must occasionally lift or move items up to 50 lbs (e.g., barriers, equipment, or students in emergencies) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Position Information Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $19.89 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security Contact Information Michael J. Coppola , Security Supervisor School Safety & Security Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education