October 26, 2024

Scottsdale USD 48

Scottsdale

FULL TIME

Security Program Supervisor - Districtwide

PAY GRADE: Support Exempt H

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of the Security Program Supervisor is to assist the Director of Security with the development, implementation, management and leadership of the District’s security officers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Develop, implement, manage and document the District’s security program
Interviewing, selection and training of new security staff
Organizing and providing on-going in-service training to security staff
Assisting site administration with personnel issues, performance and evaluation of security personnel
Oversee the ordering and management of security clothing and equipment
Oversee daily security staffing levels and manage the placement of security substitutes
Travel throughout the District to provide security coverage as needed (fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the security officer job description)
Working under limited supervision and often independently
Interacts and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, school administrators, other school staff, the public, and other agencies for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment
Maintains confidential student, employee and other information
Responds to emergency situations, which may include alarms, fights, injuries, accidents, and/or other related incidents, to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property
Assists with the District’s Emergency Management
May administer first aid and/or CPR
Assists administrators, staff, and students during crisis situations including fire drills, lockdowns, bomb threats, and other emergencies
Helps to evacuate or lockdown buildings as needed
Works a flexible work schedule to include split shifts, extra duty, evenings, nights and weekends
Performs other job related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
Five (5) years of related work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 required within 90 days after employment
Experience working with youth and public preferred
Experience working with special needs students preferred

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Valid Arizona Driver’s License required
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment and maintain a current status
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and criminal background check

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Safety and security principles, practices, equipment, and procedures
Incident Command System
Emergency Management Cycle: Mitigation, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Arizona and Federal laws pertaining to schools, youth, and personnel related matters
Principles of supervision, organization and administration
Drugs and alcohol and their detection and effects
Surveillance equipment preferred
Standard modern office equipment to include a computer and associated software applications, word processing, operating a copy and fax machine, telephone, and portable radio

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Program development, implementation and management
Leadership and mentoring
Scheduling activities, meetings, training and events
Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, student database
Accurate typing skills
Plan and manage multiple projects
Providing customer service
Problem solving, exercising judgment, and making decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with rules, regulations and policies
Effective verbal and written communication
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, parents, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Interacting with a significant diversity of individuals or groups
Working individually and working within a team
Recognizing potential security risks and identifying and resolving potential security issues
Observing situations, accurately determining an effective course of action, recalling details, and preparing written reports
Gathering, collating, processing, evaluating, and/or classifying data
Skills as required of a Security Officer as listed in that job description

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical mobility is an essential part of the job. Positions in this class typically require: standing, sitting, walking, running, climbing, jumping, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Vision and hearing should be rated as acceptable to obtain and maintain the required Arizona driver’s license. Physical requirements are subject to testing as determined by the employer.

At a minimum, candidates must have the physical ability to:

Restrain and control potentially violent students and/or other persons;
Move effectively and forcefully in response to unexpected situations;
Maneuver and work in a variety of ground conditions to include paved, gravel, rough or turf areas;
Climb stairs, to include stadium stairs, as well as other elevations;
Perform security work that requires sitting, standing, and walking/continuous movement for long periods of time in all weather/climate conditions to include inclement weather, direct sunlight, and extreme temperatures;
Lift and operate all types of portable fire extinguishers;
Utilize two-way radios to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels consistent with large crowd environments and/or traffic control;
Drive a golf cart and ride a bicycle on a moderate basis throughout the day;
Perform first aid.

Heavy Work: Work involves the performance of duties where considerable physical exertion is required as a normal part of the job. Assistance is normally available to perform unusually physically demanding tasks. Work may involve lifting and carrying objects up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to physical contact with employees, parents, students and the public. Incumbents may be subjected to inclement weather, direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, fumes, odors, dusts, chemicals, parking lot traffic hazards, and intense noises

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, SUSD provides reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of this position, please notify our Employee Relations Administrator.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.