Campus Safety Worker FT

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campus Safety Officer monitors student behavior on the school campus and at select extra-curricular events; patrols and checks facilities for security; performs traffic and crowd control, responds to urgent situations, assists the Success Center staff, and greets and controls access of visitors to the campus

Reports to: Campus Safety Supervisor

Supervisory duties: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Enforce school policies and rules
• Observe and controls student behavior in non-classroom activities, including, but not limited to, before and after school activities, lunch period, passing periods, and special school activities such as dances, theater performances, and home athletic events
• Assist school administration in daily tasks including traffic supervision, parking regulations, lunch, break, and chapel supervision
• Refer students to an Administrator, as necessary
• Discourage disruptive and potentially dangerous behavior
• Observe, control, and reports damage to school property
• Patrol the campus, student parking, and loitering areas, as well as the surrounding off-campus area
• Secure facilities, including main buildings, classrooms, restrooms, field, and locker rooms
• Use hand-held radio for communication
• Locate students on campus; escorts students to/from classes
• May detain students or non-students until the arrival of law enforcement personnel
• Assist in the evacuation of buildings
• Assist in checking for weapons, drugs, or alcohol by established procedures
• Discuss behavior and attendance problems informally with students
• Identify and checks the presence of any unauthorized individuals on campus
• Respond to reports of injuries or emergencies
• Complete reports, as required
• Drive cart or other light vehicles around the campus
• Greet and assists campus visitors, parents, and students
• Assist faculty in classroom supervision as needed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Additional duties as assigned
• Assist Maintenance/Custodial staff as needed
• Assist Success Center/Welcome Center staff as needed
• Attend department and faculty meetings and required school functions

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

Completed High School

Experience

Some paid or volunteer experience on campus or security supervision, or any combination of training, education, and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Valid Fingerprint
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• TB Risk Assessment
• Ministry Safe Clearance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• The ministry and purpose of an Orange Lutheran education
• School policies, rules, and regulations
• General concepts of adolescent behavior
• Techniques used in controlling students
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
• Routine record keeping
• Safe working methods and procedures

Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills Speak clearly and effectively with students, parents, and co-workers; listen actively, write accurate and complete reports
• Interpersonal skills demonstrate a caring attitude, establish and maintain positive relationships and trust; demonstrate professionalism
• Problem-solving skills Recognizes potential problems; identifies information needed to solve problems effectively
• Basic technology skills; ability to use a computer for word processing, email, browser, and record-keeping applications
• Maintain confidentiality, when necessary

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties
• Foster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and Collaboration, in alignment with our Guiding Principles
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must have the physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above
• Frequently move about the campus, sit for extended periods, talk and hear, use hands to handle, feel, or grasp objects
• Occasionally stand, walk, push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds, reach with hands or arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, taste, or smell

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled school setting, with occasional outside exposure to varying weather conditions.
• The noise level is that of a typical quiet office setting with occasional exposure to moderate to loud noise at school events

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the school's needs and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

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