Campus Security Guard

About the Employer

26 - Campus Security Guard

Job Summary

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.

We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.

We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.

We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.

We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff.

We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high-performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: Campus Security Guard

Work Year: 158 Work Days

Department: School Culture, Wellness, and Safety

Reports To: Building Principals

Salary Range: Security Guard Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe Benefits Based on PESPA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of Functions

The purpose of the Campus Security Guard is to provide for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum of one (1) year security experience and/or previous training/experience in a security-related position

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First-Aid Certification within 3 months of employment

Must obtain and maintain Crisis Preventative Intervention (CPI) Training Certification within 3 months of employment

Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire (Preferred: Previous Military or Police Experience; Previous experience working in a public school setting; Experience working with youth or school-age youth programs; Knowledge of rules and regulations of the district regarding student conduct and visitation privileges; Spanish-speaking skills)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

Monitor hallways, classrooms, stairwells, as well as entire buildings

Monitor student and staff parking lots

Direct visitors to appropriate destinations

Escort intruders off campus and involve law enforcement officials when necessary

Use a variety of appropriate measures to keep proper order on campus

Escort students to/from class/campus as directed by an administrator or teacher

Be proactive in preventing damage to school, staff, and student property

In conjunction with the school administrator, assist the SRO in checking school lockers for illegal drugs, alcohol, stolen items, weapons, etc.

Write up parking violations when aware of ongoing or planned off-campus activities that may be detrimental to the welfare and safety of students, report such activities to the school administration

Clear and check the school building during a fire drill or other instances of emergency evacuation

Assist classroom teachers in dealing with disruptive students

Witness building administrator student searches for weapons or illegal drugs

Responsible for maintaining “zero tolerance” behavior as it relates to gang-like activity

Detain students involved in criminal activity until law enforcement authorities arrive

Assist building administrators in conducting investigations involving inappropriate behavior

Deliver messages to teachers and students for administrators, teachers, and secretaries

Attend district-provided in-service training as required by the central district office unless campus security requires other-wise

Supervise after-school and in-house detentions when requested by building principals

Supervise classrooms when no substitute has arrived or a teacher requests assistance while they may need to leave the classroom

Supervise school buses for field trips

Issue lockers to students and be responsible for all record-keeping

Direct students to return to school from stores and food outlets

Escort students to in-school exclusion and obtain their school work

Perform first aid appropriate to training

Work cooperatively with police officers

Physical Demands and Work Environment Factors

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting: Occasionally

Stationary standing: Frequently

Walking (level surface): Frequently

Walking (uneven surface): Continually

Crouching (bend at knees): Occasionally

Stooping (bend at waist): Occasionally

Twisting (knees/waist/neck): Occasionally

Turning/pivot: Occasionally

Climbing (stairs): Occasionally

Climbing (ladder): Occasionally

Reaching overhead: Rarely

Reaching extension: Frequently

Repetitive use arms: Frequently

Repetitive use wrists: Frequently

Repetitive use hands grasping: Frequently

Repetitive use hands squeezing: Occasionally

Fine manipulation: Continually

Using foot control: Not applicable

Pushing/pulling maximum weight: 75 lbs. (Occasionally)

Instructions for Applying

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application:

Current resume and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible.

Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprinting will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.

Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities.

The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org,

Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints: Located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100.

Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, ocr@ed.gov; or both.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-E-3).

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