Safety Assistant, Sr (Readvertised) (3665)

DIVISION:Safety

DEPARTMENT:Safety

WORK YEAR:10 Months
SALARY SCHEDULE:Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Safety Assistant Senior maintains a safe learning and working environment for all students and staff on school campuses by monitoring activities and addressing safety concerns. Protects and secures all District property at the campus level. Directs safety staff in the absence of Campus Safety Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors campus activities and events; upholds all campus and District rules and regulations
• Works closely with the Campus Safety Supervisor (CSS) to support site schedules for overtime drills and schedule adjustments for absences. Appropriately assists the dispatch/base unit as well as the CSS for appropriate response to calls emails teacher requests student removal for referrals student statements and peer mediation. Communicates and works with all departments on campus.
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff; supports a positive campus climate.
• Escorts disruptive students from classroom to Administration office supervises students awaiting interventions.
• Coordinates fire and safety inspections of buildings; tests safety equipment and identifies hazards.
• Participates in mandatory District/local in-service training programs.
• Monitors and assesses campus buildings and grounds to ensure that only students with valid IDs or authorized persons are on campus and students do not leave campus grounds without authorization.
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff; supports a positive campus climate.
• Informs Dispatch/Base Campus Safety Supervisor or Safety Assistant of campus activities.
• May be required to assist safety teams at other District sites as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students parents visitors and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues client records and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of thisclass.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of experience in security or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid Arizona State Drivers License is required.
• Must possess current Red Cross first aid certificate and CPR certificate at time of employment or obtain within first 60 days of employment and maintain on a current status.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Skill in planning prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions.
• Skill in mediating and resolving conflicts.
• Skill in understanding explaining and applying relevant rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Skill in following and enforcing safety policies procedures and practices.
• Ability to diffuse physical altercations safely.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and suspicious persons on school campus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed throughout school campuses and requires exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potential physical harm contagious illnesses and bodily fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Campus Safety SupervisorSite AdministratorDistrict Safety Supervisor

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race color religion sex age national origin disability or sexual orientation as well as gender identity gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members students the public educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R or may contact the Superintendents designee the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85012
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