Security

District Security

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW:

To ensure that students, district personnel and premises are safe and secure; to maintain order; to enforce district and school policies; to respond to all incoming security calls according to established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required; college preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to stressful situations
• Experience working with youth and public preferred
• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth preferred
• Experience in law enforcement or school security preferred
• Knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their detection and effects
• Ability to work split shifts or extra duty events when needed
• Physical ability to stand, walk, run, lift, jump and ride a bicycle
• Valid AZ driver’s license
• Successfully pass agility test for security staff
• Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrol district premises (via vehicle, foot or bicycle) to ensure safety and security standards are met
• Evaluate emergency situations to determine appropriate response to ensure safety of students, staff and property
• Assist schools in high crisis situations; provide or recommend appropriate emergency responses
• Assist law enforcement personnel and other public agencies in carrying out their functions as they may relate to school environment
• Interact with students and parents to assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws including attendance statutes
• Enforce Arizona state law as it relates to student attendance
• Prepare documentation to convey information and/or written support
• Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites
• Testify in court as needed
• Assist in student control in surrounding neighborhoods as appropriate
• Assist with extracurricular events as needed

Supervision

Supervisor, Security

Director, School Safety and Security

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.