Night Watchman - Security

POSITION TITLE: Night Watch Person                        REPORTS TO: (As assigned per Org. Chart). DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operation                        CATEGORY: Classified

CONTRACT TERM: Twelve Months (12)                     CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Night Watch Person position who are responsible, caring and looking for the opportunity to protect students. The Night Watch Person will patrol school grounds and student housing during the evening or as scheduled by supervisor. This position will also provide assistance to security department personnel, for traffic control, crowd control, and other security department related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Patrols school campus during assigned schedule.
2. Patrols the campus including housing area to protect facilities from fire, vandalism, and other threats; Watches for suspicious activity such as trespass vehicles and individuals, which may pose a threat to buildings and facilities.
3. Maintains contact with Director of Operations, Superintendent, Principals and Lead Security Officer, reporting activity which may require decision making by management.
4. Works independently and with other school staff members as needed.
5. Provides assistance to security department personnel, for traffic control, crowd control and other security department related activities.
6. Keeps a nightly log of activities performed, including:
   1. Patrolled areas: frequency and time of patrol.
   2. Individuals encountered with the buildings and surrounding main school campus.
   3. Doors left open, unlocked or unsecured
   4. Secured areas and doors left open.
   5. Out of normal activity at the housing including: loud music, loud tenants, suspicious vehicles and suspicious activity.
   6. Patrol of all roadways on campus including main roadway from Arizona State Highway 264.
7. As needed, performs off campus activity such as student transport and vehicle fuel purchases.
8. Requests assistance from the Hopi Law Enforcement Services if immediate assistance is required.
9. Attends meetings at the request of the Director of Operations.
10. Gives suggestions to the Director of Operations, which may be beneficial to the mission of the school.
11. Works with Law Enforcement officials as necessary.
12. Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Hopi Junior/Senior High School Governing Board Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Demonstrated skills in dealing with people in difficult circumstances with considerable tact.
2. Professional verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.
3. Knowledge of facilities security.
4. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with others.
5. Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.
6. Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.
7. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
8. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, requiring the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. One (1) years’ work experience in night security within school setting or security.

PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:

1. Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered.
2. Valid State Driver Licenses.
3. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
4. Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, “any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.” Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.  The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.

CERTIFICATION

I received a copy of my position description and certify that this is an accurate statement of major duties and responsibilities of this position. I also understand that I will perform these duties and responsibilities.