Campus Security Officer (Armed Security Officer)

Job Title: School Security Officer Department: Campus Police and Security Services Reports To: Security Officer Supervisor Corporal Grade: H-10 ($15.38 - $19.78) Number of Days: 12 months Security Access: Assigned Sites Overtime Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Last Revised Date: June 10, 2024 Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Optional Participation Bargaining Unit: AFT Funding Source: District Paid Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world -class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot of one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: Under general team leadership of the Police Officer, the Security Officer provides security presence and assistance to faculty, staff and to Police Officers in promoting a safe and orderly school environment protecting the welfare of students and staff. S ecurity officers will be expected to assist at athletic events, special events and other assignments outside the normal duty time. The Police Officer on site will provide leadership and mentorship to the Security Officer. The Security Offi cer assists the Police Officer in proactively interacting with students and administration with the aim of preventing safety issues and in providing guidance to help students make good decisions. It is expected that the Security Officer will support the Police Officer in securing buildings and property, investiga ting disturbances, maintaining order during special events and in assisting school leaders in building a school climate that is safe, supportive, and joyful along with a culture of care and respect both from adults to students and students to adults. In em ergency responses to the scene, the Security Officer will provide first aid, and alert additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications: Education: • High School Diploma or GED • Associate’s degree in criminal justice preferred Experience: • Prior experience in a school environment or in security or policing is desired Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: • Possess or ability to obtain a current Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Armed Security Guard License -Phase IV within six (6) months of h ire • Must meet all standards to be a CLEET -licensed Armed Security Guard - Phase IV set forth in state law, including but not limited to: o Be a citizen of the United States or an alien legally residing in the United States o Be at least twenty -one (21) years of age o Have no felony convictions or other disqualifying convictions o Must take all necessary continuing education training to maintain a CLEET Armed Security Guard License - Phase IV throughout employment, including annual firearms recertification training and testing • Possess or ability to obtain a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License Class D or higher certification and an acceptable driving record • Must not be a current user of illegal controlled substances or any substance that would cause an inability or an impaired ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position • Must be flexible and available to work any/rotating shift (nights, weekends, and holidays), including overtime as needed • Pass pre -employment drug screening and background checks • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Physical Requirements : • Must possess the physical strength and stamina necessary to chase and subdue fleeing persons and rescue victims; this includes being able to run long distances, jump, crawl (to function in confined spaces), climb, lift, drag and pull at least 165 pounds • To establish fitness for duty, must successfully pass a physical ability/job task simulation test selected by campus police leadership prior to hire and regularly thereafter as required; an example of the simulation test that may be selected by the Distric t includes the 2003 Physical Agility Test, as amended (a test that has been used by the Tulsa Police Department) • Must be able to stand, stoop, sit and walk. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk much of the day while patrolling and interacting with students and staff on school property. • Must be able to occasionally lift light and heavy objects, use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, operate firearms and utilize the appropriate physical dexterity and force to apprehend suspects. • Capable of operating and maintaining a squad vehicle and related tools and equipment • Must possess the visual acuity necessary to observe surroundings, identify persons, detect danger, read licenses and tags and possess the aural acuity to understand conversations in quiet and noisy environments, understand radio transmissions, distinguish between car backfire and gunshots and determine the location of persons in distress Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Assists in managing student activities for the purpose of promoting a safe and secure school environment including, but not limited to hallways, corridors, cafeteria areas, parking lots, classrooms and assembly rooms (note that the Security Officer may b e deployed/assigned to support a school team or to support safety at a central office site such as ESC, Transportation and/or Enrollment Center) • Consistently builds positive relationships with students and implements de -escalation and restoratives justice practices as directed by the department and district • Takes direction from a Police Officer and effectively coordinates with school leadership and provides support to school team • Assists in the investigation and follows -up on all reported crimes, student code violations or administrative issues that should be documented • Works to gather information to prevent any offenses that may occur at school or at any special event • Participates as an active member of the school community site safety committee or similar meetings that need representation from Campus Police • Conducts foot and mobile patrols of the campus, facilities and vicinity, responds to reports of criminal activity and accidents, and writes and submits comprehensive reports • Responds to all intrusion alarms, opens doors for access for vendors/contractors, secures buildings, arrests criminal violators when necessary • Provides leadership and support to cohort of schools, school leaders, students, and families of students, or to school sites as directed by the Chief of Police or other department leaders • Consistently demonstrates behavior and approach to work that reflects the values and mission of the department and the school district to help students succeed • Enforces applicable Board, District, and Campus Police policies • Attends departmental training and maintains accurate activity log • Provides necessary testimony in court or in the suspension appeals process as needed • Performs other tasks, duties, and services consistent with this position as assigned Skills and Abilities Required: The following characteristics and physical skills are required for the successful performance of assigned duties. • Able to effectively communicate with individuals of different backgrounds, particularly those who are in a highly stressful emotional state • Ability to create clear and effective written reports that show a concise yet complete chronological order of events • Ability to oscillate between independent and collaborative work with ease • Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, and techniques • Ability to manage both up and down and create buy -in from people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds for new ideas and approaches Customer Contacts: • Internal: TPS District Employees • External: Students, parents, community members, partnered vendors, local and state agencies Supervisory Responsibilities • This role does not directly supervise any individuals Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. • Frequent travel between district and non -district sites • Refer to physical requirements under qualifications Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's Talent Management department at 918 -746-6310, or the district’s Human Rights and Title IX Coordinator at 918 -746-6985. You can also dire ct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: Talent Management, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 -6131.