Seeking (1) one School Safety Officer at Territorial Early Education Center for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Chino Valley Unified School District is on a 4-day work week Monday through Thursday.

TITLE: School Safety Officer (SSO) STATE CODE: 023

REPORTS TO: Superintendent & Principal FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School Safety Officer will provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds; monitoring personnel and/or visitors; communicating information in response to inquiries; and enforcing the school and District rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior. Patrols and monitors school campus, parking areas, and adjacent areas for unsafe conditions, hazards, illegal acts, suspicious activities, unauthorized persons, or other safety- related conditions or activities. Provide assistance to the administrative staff in dealing with disciplinary issues on campus.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and enforce safety policies and procedures within the school premises.
• Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and take corrective actions.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and other staff to develop and implement safety plans.
• Provide safety training to staff and students on topics such as emergency evacuation, first aid, and fire safety.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, accidents, or incidents and take appropriate action.
• Collaborates at monthly inter-campus safety officer meetings.
• Supports school day release time and supports district athletics as requested.
• Conducts 120 hours of annual LRE for staff, students, and parents.
• Member of School and District Safety Committee.
• Recommends safety protocols for District including Flip Chart update.
• Coordinates campus safety drills and maintains Safety Calendar.
• Conducts or participates radio training and other training for all relevant staff as requested by administration.
• Collaborates with district RN to plan and conduct annual district health/safety fair.
• Supports truancy reduction efforts.
• Coordinates with CVUSD transportation department for consistency in rules enforcement, participates in relevant transportation training, rides buses as requested by admin, supports CVUSD transportation department safety protocols/training.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, investigations, and corrective measures taken.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to promote a culture of safety and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of FERPA, Custody/Guardian Paperwork/Rights, CPS, Mandatory Reporting in School.
• Prior law enforcement experience or similar experience.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, emergency response procedures, and security systems.
• Completes annual firearms recertification and maintains records of safety training for all school safety officers.
• Have personal communication skills and traits that promote a child friendly atmosphere.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks that may involve standing, walking, or lifting.
• Familiarity with relevant software and technology for monitoring and reporting purposes.
• Spanish speaking individuals are not required but are encouraged.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education or training in safety management is a plus.
• Certification in CPR and first aid is desirable.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona IVP (Fingerprint Clearance) Card.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions
• Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions (safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves etc.)
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery.)

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Rarely Occasionally Routinely Often

(0-5%) (6-25%) (26-75%) (over 75%)

Sitting _____ _____ __X__ _____

Standing _____ _____ __X__ _____

Bending/Stooping _____ __X__ _____ _____

Crawling/Kneeling __X__ _____ _____ _____

Climbing __X__ _____ _____ _____

Pushing/Pulling __X__ _____ _____ _____

Lifting (Under 10 lbs.) __X__ _____ _____ _____

Lifting (10 Lbs. Or more) _____ __X__ _____ _____

Carrying (Under 10 lbs.) __X__ _____ _____ _____

Carrying (10 lbs. or more) _____ __X__ _____ _____

Reading documents for

general understanding _____ _____ __X__ _____

Reading Documents for

analytical purposes or high

degree of accuracy _____ _____ __X__ _____

Viewing Video Terminals _____ _____ __X__ _____

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

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