#22 Campus Safety Assistant - Adams Middle School

REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT     CLASS TITLE:  CAMPUS SAFETY ASSISTANT     BASIC FUNCTION:   Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and supervise campus activities to assure the well-being and safety of students, staff and visitors in non-classroom activities; assure student compliance with school and organizational rules and procedures.   REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:   ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Patrol and supervise assigned areas of campus, assuring students are safe, orderly, and within supervised areas; assure non-students on campus are authorized visitors; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms, parking lots and adjacent areas.   Enforce school and organizational rules, regulations and procedures; investigate and report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities; prevent or break up student conflicts and fights; investigate and report instances of graffiti and vandalism; prepare student referrals as necessary.   Monitor student behavior and activity during passing periods and lunchtime; assure students arrive to class in a timely manner; assure students have proper permission slips outside of classrooms during instruction periods.   Escort and direct authorized visitors to desired destinations; provide general information and assistance; direct vehicle traffic as needed; escort delinquent students to and from administration offices; retrieve students as requested by administrators; escort injured students to office.   Communicate with students, administrators, faculty and staff concerning student behavior and assigned activities; report incidents involving students, personnel and the public to appropriate staff or administrator; provide information to and assist police in matters of illegal student activity.   Monitor campus for illegal activity; monitor backpack, car, clothing and locker searches and related confiscation activities as directed.   Report safety, sanitary, fire hazards and maintenance and repair needs to appropriate authority; assist with picking up debris and trash as needed.   Utilize and respond to calls on two-way radio; drive a vehicle or electric cart to conduct work as assigned.   Maintain routine records related to student misconduct, accidents and assigned activities.   Unlock and lock gates, doors and lockers as directed.     OTHER DUTIES: Provide assistance to staff during emergency situations as necessary.   Perform related duties as assigned.   KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:   KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic methods of individual and group supervision. Basic interests, attitudes and emotional development of adolescents. Oral and written communication skills. Health and safety regulations. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques.   ABILITY TO: Patrol and supervise campus activities to assure the well-being and safety of students, staff and visitors in non-classroom activities. Assure student compliance with school and organizational policies, rules and regulations. Investigate occurrences of property damage and suspicious or criminal activity. Observe health and safety regulations. Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules and regulations. Prevent or break up student conflicts and fights. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Maintain routine records related to assigned activities. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.   LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   Valid California driver’s license.   WORKING CONDITIONS:   ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Seeing to monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Physical agility and stamina. Running.   HAZARDS: Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior. Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.