25/26SY - SAFETY ASSISTANT (CC #2542) presso Phoenix Union High School District 210

Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Monitors campus activities and events; upholds all campus and District rules and regulations.
2. Monitors and assesses campus buildings and grounds to ensure that only students with valid ID's or authorized persons are on campus and students do not leave campus grounds without authorization.
3. Builds positive relationships with students and staff; supports a positive campus climate.
4. Escorts disruptive students from classroom to Administration office, supervises students awaiting intervention. Deescalates physical and verbal altercations.
5. Informs Dispatch/Base, Safety Assistant, Campus Safety Supervisor or Safety Assistant, Senior of campus activities.
6. May be required to assist safety teams at other District sites as needed.
7. Participates in mandatory District/Local in-service training programs.
8. 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.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in mediating and resolving conflicts.
• Skill in following and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to diffuse physical altercations safely.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and suspicious persons on school campus.
• Skill in completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws related District policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain necessary records.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

WHY WORK AT PXU