Definition:
Under general supervision, performs the task of patrolling a school campus, parking lot, and immediate adjacent areas, monitors student release policy, plant security, visitor's activities; supervises student conduct and behavior, discourages inappropriate student behavior; maintains appropriate student records and files, and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Personnel in this class report to the Site Administrator. They are assigned to a school campus to help maintain an orderly campus by personal patrol, and to create an atmosphere on campus that is conducive to maintaining the educational process. To be successful, an incumbent must possess tolerance, understanding and knowledge of juvenile laws and procedures.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Patrols assigned school campus areas and facilities to insure that only authorized personnel come on to the campus. Oabserves students and adults to insure proper behavior or to report unusual or improper activities. Insures that students report to classrooms or quietly use campus facilities during free periods, lunches, and breaks. By being present, dissuades noisy or destructive activities, diffuses arguments and fights, prevents student smoking, vandalism, instrusion by stgrangers, and other improper behavior. Alerts administrators of major problems by use of radio or other means. Varies patrol procedures so as not to present a definite system or routine. Becomes familiar with students, school and district personnel and maintains friendly student relations. Abvoids overly authoritarian manner so as to maintain an open, non-hostile relationship. Exercises mature judgment, reporting objectively and avoiding emotional or defensive involvement. Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods of controlling and motivating students; District and school rules, regulations, and procedures; student behavior and characteristics; general laws relating to students; principles of public relations and human development, correct English usage, spelling and punctuation. Ability to learn school and District policies, rules, and regulations relating to campus security and supervision; achieve the confidence and respect of students; make decisions and judgments under pressure or in emergency situations; write clear and concise reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; a work history indicating reliability and familiarity with school-age students; or any combination of training and experience that could provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Physical Abilities:
Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and instructions.
Able to conduct verbal conversation in English.
Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels).
Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk.
Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps, and ladders.
Able to lift up to ten (10) pounds frequently and fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
Able to carry up to ten (10) pounds frequently, and fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder extension and flexion.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for back lateral flexion.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension.
Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion.
Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner.
Able to work in resricted spaces in a safe and effective manner.
Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Able to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and effective manner.
Working Conditions:
May be required to stand for prolonged periods on hard surfaces and work outdoors in weather of varying temperatures.
