BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Assistant Principal, patrol and supervise the school campus, parking lot and adjacent areas to assure safety of students, buildings, equipment and staff; observe student behavior and assure compliance with District rules, regulations and procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Patrol and supervise assigned areas of the school campus, assuring students are safe, orderly, and within supervised areas; assure non-students are authorized visitors; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms, parking lots and adjacent areas.

Observe and assure proper student behavior and enforce District rules, regulations and procedures; identify, investigate and report unusual, improper, suspicious or criminal activities; prevent or break up student conflicts and fights; detain students or suspects as needed.

Monitor student behavior and activity during passing periods, breaks and lunchtime; assure students arrive to class in a timely manner; assure students have proper permission slips outside of classrooms during instruction periods.

Confer with students, administrators, faculty and staff concerning student behavior and assigned activities; interview students, staff and others concerning incidents; report incidents involving students and the public to appropriate staff or administrator.

Respond to complaints from students, teachers, parents and others; visit classrooms in response to complaints and escort delinquent students to and from administration offices as needed; report and direct or escort unauthorized visitors off campus.

Identify and report safety, sanitary, security and fire incidents and hazards to appropriate personnel; report cleaning, maintenance and repair needs to appropriate personnel; investigate and report instances of graffiti and vandalism.

Inspect campus perimeter, fencing, building, locks and alarm systems to assure proper security as required; monitor classroom in the absence of faculty as requested.

Deter or respond to student smoking, drug use, drinking and other illegal activities; identify and report dress code violations as appropriate; confiscate illegal contraband as needed; prepare referrals and discipline forms.

Provide security during special events, school functions, sporting events and other activities as assigned.

Utilize and respond to calls on two-way radio; drive a motorized cart to conduct work.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

General security practices, procedures and techniques involved in assuring the safety of students, buildings, equipment and staff.

Proper methods of individual and group supervision.

Basic interests, attitudes and emotional development of adolescents.

Oral and written communication skills.

Health and safety regulations.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Patrol and supervise the school campus, parking lot and adjacent areas to assure safety of students, buildings, equipment and staff.

Observe student behavior and assure compliance with District rules, regulations and procedures.

Identify, investigate and report improper, unusual, suspicious or criminal activities.

Learn, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules, policies and regulations.

Prevent or break up student conflicts and fights.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and one year security experience including work with students in an organized setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor environment.

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Seeing to monitor student activities.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a two-way radio.

Physical agility and stamina.

Running.

HAZARDS:

Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior.

Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.