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MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 10/14/99
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TITLE: CAMPUS SECURITY - High School
REPORTS TO: Assigned site administrator
JOB GOAL: Under general supervision, to patrol on foot, bicycle, or security vehicle, a high school campus, parking lot and/or adjacent areas to observe behavior of students or visitors and deter inappropriate behavior; to assist in maintaining a trouble-free campus; to perform related duties as assigned.
Training and Experience
1. Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
2. College-level coursework in sociology, psychology, child development, or other relevent fields is desired.
3. Three (3) years of paid, public contact work, preferably involving supervision of students; or any combination of training experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities may be considered.
4. A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Some positions in this setting may require individuals who can read, write, and/or speak a secondary language.
2. Possession and maintenance of a First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
3. Possession and maintenance of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License; have an acceptable driving record; and be insurable at standard rates by the district’s insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.
4. Must use safety equipment and devices designated for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
1. State of California laws pertaining to school attendance and truancy.
2. District policies and procedures related to the enforcement of district rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior and conduct on campus.
3. Approved techniques and methods of controlling and motivating students.
4. Gang suppression techniques.
5. Psychology of groups and crowds.
6. Behavior patterns of teenagers, students, and adults.
7. Principles of public relations and human development.
8. Correct English usage, punctuation, penmanship, and grammar.
9. Routine record keeping and written reports.
10. Safety rules and regulations for this position.
Ability to
1. Perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
2. Learn school policies and objectives.
3. Complete the paperwork necessary for job efficiency.
4. Utilize available guidance and community services as needed.
5. Effectively handle negativity on a daily basis.
6. Keep guard up while appearing casual and relaxed.
7. Perform duties consistently and objectively.
8. Assume responsibility for supervision of students.
9. Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward students.
10. Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
11. Work successfully with diverse groups of people.
12. Apply general policies and procedures to specific situations.
13. Cope with verbal abuse in the performance of job duties.
14. Perform the job functions in the job description.
15. Maintain a good memory for names and faces.
16. Be a productive and active team member.
17. Maintain a pleasant appearance and demeanor.
18. Learn and follow the operations, procedures, policies, and requirements of assignment.
19. Work independently and maintain high standards of workmanship, including maintenance of confidentiality.
20. Handle all matters in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner so as to maintain and/or establish good public relations.
21. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
22. Establish and maintain effective rapport with students, staff, law enforcement agencies, parents, and community members.
23. Interacts successfully with students, parents, staff, and community members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Patrols school grounds, corridors, restrooms, parking lots and adjacent areas for the purpose of enforcing district rules and regulations as they pertain to student attendance, behavior, and conduct and to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespassing, and theft.
2. Issues parking violations to students, visitors, and/or staff as appropriate.
3. Varies patrol procedures so as not to present a definite system or routine.
4. Supervises student behavior, correcting improper and unruly activities and reporting major infractions to the school administration.
5. Assists in the supervision of students in designated area(s); bus loading/unloading area and physical education area as assigned; maintaining order and ensuring compliance with district rules and regulations related to student behavior and conduct.
6. Escorts students to class or to proper administrative office as needed.
7. Avoids overly authoritarian manner so as to Maintain an open, non-hostile relationship with students.
8. Exercises mature judgment, reporting objectively and avoiding emotional or defensive involvement.
9. Operates hand radio in patrol functions.
10. Confiscates, according to training guidelines, weapons, tape players, radios, or other articles prohibited on campus.
11. Checks students who are out of class or leaving campus during class time for proper authorization.
12. Directs non-students to leave school grounds and escorts parents and visitors to proper office or classroom.
13. Maintains orderly control of large crowds and enforces safety regulations at special events such as athletic events, dances, plays, open house, and other events as assigned.
14. Maintains and supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.
15. Assists in the protection of school property, students, and school personnel.
16. Maintains records and files related to assignment such as retention/detention records, incident reports, detention referrals, parking tickets, confiscated property, etc.
17. Monitors students in classrooms when teachers are late or unavailable until appropriate school personnel arrive.
18. May assist instructional staff in detaining students pending the arrival of an administrator or law enforcement officer.
19. Follows district policies and procedures.
20. Participates in district in-service training as required.
21. Knows and understands the Mission and Core Values of the district.
22. Performs other related duties as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
1. Assists with preparation of written reports to be submitted to prosecuting agencies and/or school administration for possible suspension or expulsion.
2. Attends court hearings or trials, expulsion hearings, workshops, and conferences as required.
3. Relays messages to/from school office and classroom teachers, students, and other personnel as assigned.
4. Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, training, updates, etc. as required.
5. Ensures that all equipment and materials are properly used and stored.
6. Ensures that areas are kept clean and orderly at all times.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
1. Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and the display screen of various office equipment and machines.
2. Able to conduct verbal conversation.
3. Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels.)
4. Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk for sustained periods of time.
5. Able to sit for sustained periods of time.
6. Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for four (4) to six (6) hours.
7. Able to work in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
8. Able to work at various elevated on ladders, scaffolding, rigging, and roofs in a safe and effective manner.
9. Able to operate a variety of powered industrial vehicles, equipment, and tools associated with the position.
10. Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps, and ladders regularly with speed and safety.
11. Able to lift or carry up to thirty (30) pounds frequently, and fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
12. Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation, shoulder abduction and adduction, elbow flexion and extension, shoulder extension and flexion, back lateral flexion, hip flexion and extension, and knee flexion.
13. Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
14. Able to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and effective manner.
15. Able to work with and around the materials, chemicals, and equipment common to the roofing repair and construction industry.
16. Able to work in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
17. Able to physically perform non-violent crisis intervention procedures.
While the ideal candidate will possess all these abilities, duties assigned can be modified to accommodate some physical restrictions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year
Classified bargaining unit member
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy and provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The assigned site administrator or his/her designee will complete the evaluation.
Approved by: Board of Education Date: October 14, 1999
MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A
TOBACCO-FREE, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
MURRIETA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
