What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Security Aide position at Estem Public Charter School?
The Campus Safety & Student Support Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment throughout the school campus. This position combines campus security, student supervision, behavior intervention, and In-School Suspension (ISS) responsibilities. Officers work collaboratively as a three-person team and rotate ISS supervision duties to ensure consistency in student accountability, behavior support, and campus safety operations.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCampus Safety & Security
- Monitor campus buildings, grounds, entrances, and surrounding areas during instructional and non-instructional times.
- Maintain a visible presence throughout the school to promote safety and positive student behavior.
- Respond appropriately to student misconduct, behavioral concerns, and safety incidents.
- Remove students from classrooms when requested by administration or when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Monitor student arrival, dismissal, and transition periods.
- Assist with supervision of student parking lots and traffic flow during arrival and dismissal.
- Support implementation of school safety procedures, emergency drills, and crisis response protocols.
- Facilitate student de-escalation using approved behavior management and Handle With Care strategies.
- Build positive relationships with students while maintaining high behavioral expectations.
- Assist administrators with student investigations and discipline processes.
- Monitor students during lunch, passing periods, student events, and other non-instructional activities.
- Assign and monitor detention and Saturday School referrals as directed by administration.
- Participate in a rotating ISS supervision schedule among all Campus Safety & Student Support Officers.
- Supervise students assigned to ISS and ensure compliance with program expectations.
- Monitor student attendance and participation while assigned to ISS.
- Oversee completion of academic assignments and communicate with teachers regarding student work.
- Maintain accurate ISS records and documentation.
- Communicate ISS attendance and student progress to appropriate staff members.
- Support restorative conversations and behavior reflection activities when appropriate.
- Monitor student late arrivals and assist with tardy procedures.
- Assist with attendance-related interventions as assigned.
- Support student check-in and accountability systems.
- Assist with dismissal procedures, including supervision of student drivers, pickups, and walkers.
- Support school events and extracurricular activities as assigned.
- Handle cash collection and accountability procedures for designated student activities when assigned.
- Perform other duties related to school safety, student supervision, and behavior support as assigned by administration.
The Campus Safety & Student Support Team consists of three officers who share responsibilities across all assigned duties.
Responsibilities will be distributed through a rotating schedule that may include:
- ISS Supervision
- Campus Patrol and Monitoring
- Arrival and Dismissal Supervision
- Student Accountability and Attendance Support
- Behavior Intervention and De-escalation
This team-based model ensures continuity of services, cross-training, and consistent support for students and staff.
Qualifications- High school diploma required; associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents in educational, security, law enforcement, military, behavioral support, or youth development settings preferred.
- Ability to de-escalate conflicts and build positive relationships with students.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to stand, walk, and supervise students for extended periods throughout the school day.
Dean of Students and/or Assistant Director/Director