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Las Cruces Public Schools lists this Campus Security Guard (8011) opportunity in las cruces, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Campus SecuritySPA License Status: Non-licensed/No ContractSPA Probation: One YearFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSupervisor: Principal or Assistant PrincipalSupervises: NoneSalary Schedule: Campus Security PersonnelTerms of Employment: 8 hours / 9 monthsJob Goal: To assist in establishing and maintaining a calm and pleasant atmosphere throughout the school environment to enable students to take full advantage of the educational opportunities offeredMinimum Qualifications:High School DiplomaPrevious experience as security guard, law enforcement, military preferredMinimum level one state certification or training for security or,Minimum two years' experience with law enforcement/corrections or,Minimum two years' experience with fire department or,Honorably discharged military/reservePass fingerprinting background checkJob Duties:To initiate preventative measures to reduce delinquent acts and to uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, board policy, and state regulationsTo observe, monitor, and insure student compliance with the rules of conduct in all on-campus areas or adjacent locations. To advise students who are in non-compliance and to take appropriate action while respecting the legal rights of all individualsTo observe and monitor gatherings and movements of groups of students to ensure that the proper school climate is maintainedTo observe, monitor, and report non-student activity on the campus or adjacent locations and take appropriate action to ensure the educational climate is not disruptedTo provide supervision and protective security for students, school personnel, buildings, and grounds, and others on the school groundsTo participate as requested in parent conferencesTo prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by the district or principalTo assist in the supervision of school activities and functions as neededTo maintain professional competence through in service education activities and/or self-selected professional growth activitiesTo work cooperatively and maintain professional, courteous and ethical relationships with district employees, students, and other community professional within specific area of responsibilityTo attend staff and safety meetings as requiredTo assist in the investigation of criminal acts in the school and share safety information or intelligence with the appropriate staff and administratorsTo assist in regulating traffic and parking on or off school propertyTo be or become knowledgeable about:Law enforcementJuvenile Court proceduresTraffic controlAlcohol/drug controlHuman RelationsInvestigative protocolFirst Aid proceduresSchool District policiesDoes not include substituting or supervising classroomsDoes not include secretarial/administrative dutiesDoes not include calling parents about truancy or tardinessDoes not include supervising in-school/lunch suspensionDoes not include running paperwork, acting as student aids, pulling students out of class for non-discipline reasons, and pick up of student for parent call outEscorting disruptive students to school administrator(s)Guards will maintain a visible, mobile, omni-presence outside and inside the schoolCampus guards' main purpose is to prevent, observe, and report to school administrators any safety concerns or issuesCampus guards are authorized with administrative presence to conduct searches and seizures of contraband per New Mexico Administrative CodeExhibit professionalism by maintaining good attendance and adhering to established work scheduleComply with the Code of Ethics, administrative directives, board policy, state and federal statutes and rules and regulationsCommunicate and display courteous and professional behavior toward students, the public, the Immediate Supervisor, School and District Administrators, staff and peersSafeguard the confidentiality of information pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable state and federal statutesEvenings and weekend work may be requiredPerform such other tasks as may be assigned"Appropriate action" is action that best fits a particular situation. It may be determined by constitutional law, state law, the principal, assistant principal, security officer, or the district security coordinator, acting in compliance with school policy. In different situations, "appropriate action" may be:Responding quickly and quietlyAssess the situation and respond per training and experienceCalling for assistance, etcUse authoritative and command presenceVerbally engage and use authoritative commandsDistract the suspects, students, or combative partiesLaying on of hands and physical controlling unruly partiesApplying appropriate, reasonable, and justifiable use of forceDefense of self and others is authorized to prevent injuriesReporting to administrationEscorting students or non-students to the officeAdvising students and non-students of policy violationsVarious machines and equipment including but not limited to computer, telephone, instructional technology.WORKER TRAITS—Aptitudes:Verbal ability required to understand oral and written instructionsMotor coordination required to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers when operating machines and equipment essential to the jobManual and finger dexterity required to operate machines and equipment precisely and rapidlyPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the LCPS Board of Education/CSEC-LC agreement on evaluation of professional personnel.I accept this position offered and agree to the above job description.Print Name Signature Date Approved By Date
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las cruces, NM, 88001, US
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