Campus Security Officer (Armed Security Officer)

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Full Job Description: Campus Security Officer (Armed Security Officer) Salary Grade: Hourly 10 | H-10 Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide careerincrement adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditableservice. For more information about the salary for this specific positionplease review the Salary Schedule forthe corresponding Salary Grade (listed above). For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages,please visit: Compensation and Benefits website. About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community. 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. Security 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 Officer 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, investigating 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 emergency 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 hire • 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 District 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. #zr