Equal Opportunity Employer
CAMPUS SAFETY SUPERVISOR
| DEPARTMENT: Security | SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified |
| LOCATION: Assigned Schools | WORK YEAR: 12 Months |
GRADE 10
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $23.87 - $24.95 (PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCE HELD AND EDUCATION)
The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 28,000 students and 4,000 employees in Arizona’s capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU’s schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
SUMMARY:
The Campus Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that a safe learning and working environment is maintained through orderly conduct, safety, and safety of site buildings, grounds, and equipment and authorization of access and departure from facilities. The Campus Safety Supervisor facilitates a variety of required trainings and professional development for job and organizations safety standards. The Campus Safety Supervisor serves as a quasi-supervisor of all safety staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors campus activities and events; upholds all campus and District rules and regulations
- Keeps staff informed of policies and regulations as applicable to student conduct, public conduct and safety and use of district facilities.
- Builds positive relationships with students and staff; supports a positive campus climate.
- Escorts disruptive students from classroom to Administration office, supervises students awaiting interventions.
- Serves in a quasi-supervisor role in order to supervise, coordinate, oversee all daily/after school/non- school activities of all safety staff.
- Participates in mandatory District/local in-service training programs.
- Participates in a new hire interviews and selection; provides feedback for all safety staff evaluations.
- Assigns and collects keys for campus employees at the beginning and at the end of the school year. Takes ID pictures and prints out IDs for all staff and students. Registers all student and staff vehicles and distributes parking decals.
- Conducts monthly fire drills, lock downs, and reverse evacuations. Submits monthly reports to District offices. Conducts building safety inspections and checks fire extinguishers. Implements safety plans and exit routes for emergency situations.
- Provides in-service training to all safety staff on policies, procedures, safety techniques and other safety standards
- Serves on the Site Safety Team and Incident Command Team to ensure the proper development and implementation of emergency response plans.
- Maintains liaison with law enforcement agencies and other human services agencies
- Maintains daily logs and analyzes site trends and reports; submits reports to appropriate administration and recommends strategies to provide a safe and secure campus
- Directs safety staff in emergency response situations as required.
- Deescalates physical and verbal altercations; participates in investigations of serious incidents and student misconduct.
- Coordinates and assists in facilitation of student mediation programs.
- Creates a cohesive safety team using team-building strategies and resources.
- May be required to assist safety teams at other District sites as needed.
- Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND has a minimum of five years of proven work experience in a safety and security related role or law enforcement. Minimum of five years of proven work experience supervising others.
Experience developing and facilitating job family training and professional development. Must be at least 21 years of age.
License and Certification Requirements:
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
Must possess current First-Aid Certification and CPR certification at time of employment, or obtain within first 60 days of employment; maintain current status.
Must possess an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or obtain one within the first 90 workdays of employment.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and outside agencies.
- Ability to work under pressure, exercise good judgement and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Skill in mediating and resolving conflicts and diffuse physical altercations safely.
- Skill in following and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to identify safety hazards and suspicious persons on school campus.
- Ability to maintain and analyze necessary records.
- Knowledge of pertinent laws related District policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
- Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed throughout school campuses and requires exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potential physical harm, contagious illnesses, and bodily fluids. Physical ability to perform all essentials functions.
WHY WORK AT PXU
The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 4,000 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment. - Highly Competitive Pay
- Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
- Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits
- Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
- Paid Winter and Spring Breaks
| DIVISION: | SUPERVISION RECEIVED: | SUPERVISION GIVEN: |
| Safety | Site Administrator, District Safety Supervisor | Safety Assistant, Campus Safety Dispatcher, Safety Assistant Senior |
| Action | Prepared by: | Review by: | Effective Date |
| Revised | TA/AT/CC | CEA/Talent | 07/01/2022 |
