District Security Specialist

Position Title: District Security Specialist
Department: Safety & Security
Supervisor: Director of Safety & Security
Term of Employment: 12 Months Afternoon / Evening Shift Hours
Salary Classification: Hourly Grade 14

Job Summary:

The District Security Specialist is responsible for ensuring that students district personnel and premises are safe and secure across all Peoria Unified School District campuses and facilities. This position maintains order enforces district policies responds to all incoming security calls according to established policies and procedures and serves as a visible professional and approachable security presence supporting the districts commitment to a safe learning environment. The position requires strong communication and customer service skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol district premises and grounds to ensure safety and security standards are met verifying that fields buildings gates and performance spaces are properly secured and locked.
• Conduct scheduled safety assessments at school and district sites using established checklists including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) reviews and perform follow-up inspections to confirm compliance with district policies.
• Ensure that required security and safety signage is properly displayed and legible.
• Direct unauthorized persons to leave school grounds when their presence is not permitted or is deemed unsafe.
• Respond to security calls and evaluate emergency and high-crisis situations to determine and provide the appropriate response safeguarding students staff and property.
• Prepare clear accurate and timely documentation of incidents observations and security activities.
• Assist law enforcement and other public agencies in carrying out functions related to the school environment.
• Provide security and support for after-hours facility rentals: verify permits and rental contracts and assist third-party groups with the safe and proper use opening and closing of district fields buildings performance spaces and technical equipment.
• Provide security and support at Governing Board meetings executive sessions study sessions extracurricular activities and other school- and district-sponsored events.
• Operate metal-detection equipment at school and district-sponsored events as directed.
• Maintain assigned district security equipment in proper working condition.
• Interact with students and parents to assist administrators in enforcing district regulations and applicable state laws including attendance statutes.
• Assist bus drivers with bus security and student discipline issues; ride school buses as needed.
• Receive and respond to inquiries by phone or in person providing accurate information or appropriate referral.
• Follow and support district safety policies and emergency operations procedures.
• Provide coverage for absent staff and perform other duties as assigned related to the general job function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic understanding of general safety principles and security procedures
• Knowledge of customer service methods and professional communication techniques
• Knowledge of applicable federal state county and city statutes rules policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable PUSD and departmental policies and procedures
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers vendors students parents law enforcement and the public
• Intermediate computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and position-related software with the ability to prepare reports maintain records and communicate information accurately

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required along with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in a security law enforcement public safety or closely related field. Experience in a school setting or with a public agency is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently during non-standard hours exercise sound judgment in emergency or crisis situations and interact professionally with a wide range of individuals including students parents staff and law enforcement. Any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved will be considered.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check
• Must possess a valid Arizona drivers license with a good driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and oral
• Ability to lift push pull or carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds
• Work hours may vary including evenings weekends and special events based on the operational needs of the district