Position Details

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $ 16.00 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/H

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 11/18/2024

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Positions Available:  3 Vacancies

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Safety position oversees safety of the school campus with attention to the welfare of students, employees, and visitors (school community) while on school grounds. These functions include but are not limited to observing and interacting with students, personnel, and visitors; enforcing truancy and disciplinary policies; reporting pertinent information to school administrators that have potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, personnel, and visitors; and supporting administrative and campus activities. This position requires the ability to rationally and reasonably exercise professional judgement.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas as presented verbally or in writing
3. Professional workplace etiquette and represent the school/department in a professional manner
4. Hold or obtain First Aid Certificate within three months from date of hire
5. Valid Utah driver’s license and evidence of insurability with acceptable driving record that will be verified annually

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Previous work experience in security or law enforcement, or related field
2. Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
3. Ability to effectively communicate in another language besides English, Spanish highly desired
4. Experience with Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and use of data-based software

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist school personnel with maintaining the safety of the school community and facilities
2. Establish appropriate relationships with students to promote a positive learning and working environment
3. Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns
4. Assist with the supervision of assigned school activities
5. Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if unauthorized vehicles are parked in restricted areas
6. Check school security systems such as alarm systems, locks, gates, and doors to minimize and eliminate potential security issues and unsafe conditions (video cameras are monitored by other assigned personnel)
7. Monitor student behavior before, during, and after school, such as in the lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, and hallways to ensure student compliance with established regulations and maintain a safe and positive learning environment
8. Identify visual or aural cues such as facial expressions, body language, physical surroundings, noises, etc., to accurately identify potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
9. Communicate information regularly with relevant school personnel to coordinate efforts to maintain a safe learning and working environment
10. Adhere to and apply school, district, and legal policies and procedures. Inform the school community of school policies and enforcement procedures to ensure an understanding of and potential consequences of policy or procedural violation
11. Immediately refer incidents to appropriate site personnel (e.g. injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) under the direction of administrative guidelines
12. Prepare standard documentation (e.g. incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.) to provide written support and convey information
13. Work with other safety personnel (e.g. SRO and other campus safety staff) to help maintain a safe learning and working environment
14. Communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees
15. Work with limited supervision
16. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
17. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:       No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.  The job is performed under some temperature variations, due to indoor and outdoor activities, and in a generally hazard free environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340. 

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695