District Security - School Safety and Security

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week) Scheduled days and hours will vary

Base Hourly:

$19.89

Class/Calendar:

B21, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To ensure that students, district personnel and premises are safe and secure; to maintain order; to enforce district and school policies; to respond to all incoming security calls according to established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol district premises (via vehicle, foot or bicycle) to ensure safety and security standards are met
• Evaluate emergency situations to determine appropriate response to ensure safety of students, staff and property
• Assist schools in high crisis situations; provide or recommend appropriate emergency responses
• Assist law enforcement personnel and other public agencies in carrying out their functions as they may relate to school environment
• Interact with students and parents to assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws including attendance statutes
• Enforce Arizona state law as it relates to student attendance
• Prepare documentation to convey information and/or written support
• Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites
• Testify in court as needed
• Assist in student control in surrounding neighborhoods as appropriate
• Assist with extracurricular events as needed
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid AZ driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree
• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth
• Experience working with youth and public
• Experience in law enforcement or school security

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to stressful situations
• Knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their detection and effects
• Ability to work split shifts or extra duty events when needed
• Physical ability to stand, walk, run, lift, jump and ride a bicycle
• Successfully pass agility test for security staff
• Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Much of the planning, coordination, and reporting takes place in an office setting
• Involves working with security systems, reviewing surveillance footage, and writing reports or incident documentation
• Frequent travel within the district to assess security measures, respond to incidents, and conduct inspections or training
• Regular interaction with local law enforcement, administrative staff, security teams, and emergency responders
• Must be able to walk, stand, or patrol large facilities or campuses
• Occasionally may need to lift equipment (e.g., surveillance devices, security hardware) up to 25-50 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.