SUBSTITUTE SECURITY OFFICER
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Reports To:
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SSEM Administrator
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Bargaining Unit:
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PSE
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Department:
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Varied
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Salary Schedule:
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90 % Schedule A, Step A-Specialist Positions
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Employment Type:
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Classified
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Salary Range:
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$26.24
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FLSA Status:
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Hourly
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Adoption Date:
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Hours per Day:
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Up to 8 hours
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Revised Date:
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6/27/2024
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Days per Year:
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Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.
South Kitsap Employees Will:
- Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
- Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
- Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IS NOW REQUIRING ALL PARAEDUCATORS TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS OR GED TO MEET TITLE 1, PART A FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE OUR OFFICE WITH A COPY PRIOR TO BEING THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.
Purpose Statement
The job of Substitute Security Officer is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general wellbeing of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.
Essential Functions:
- Analyzes activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity (e.g. unauthorized visitors, threats against students, possible violations of school policy, ) for the purpose of assisting law enforcement personnel, developing information necessary for determining action, and/or providing documentation.
- Collaborates with district personnel, law enforcement, representatives of local agencies, etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal/gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the school site.
- Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of
- Ensures that students follow rules and regulations on school grounds as outlined in the student handbook and/or district policies and for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment for all.
- Escorts students, assigned personnel, and/or visitors for the purpose of ensuring their safety and providing site security.
- Interacts with students and maintains awareness of specific student rules and regulations; reports situations requiring action to appropriate school officials; assists local law enforcement officers on school grounds when appropriate for the purpose of supporting a safe learning environment.
- Intervenes in potential conflicts and emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
- Investigate violations of school policies, and/or crime for the purpose of resolving minor and/or major
- Issues (high school only) parking stickers and tickets (e.g. parking violations, ) for the purpose of assigning staff/student parking spaces and ticketing parking violators.
- Maintains a variety of files and records (e.g. schedules, investigations, guidelines, ) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.
- Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods and at student events (e.g. lunch room, classrooms, dances, home games, ) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
- Operates the closed-circuit TV/security system for the purpose of monitoring and/or investigation of student behavior, location, and/or incidents.
- Oversees visitors entering school campus and closed campus regulations for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and staff members.
- Participates in meetings, trainings, workshops, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, memos, letters, procedures, ) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Provides traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot/s.
- Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up with building/department
- Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, ) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
Other Functions:
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the school site.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of investigation; and record keeping.
ABILITY is required to gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education (Preferred):
Education (Minimum): High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
None Specified
Certificates and Licenses
Valid Washington State Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
CPR/First Aid Certificate
Continuing Educ./Training
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Background Clearance
Clearances
Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance
Other Requirements:
- Completed online application (with supporting documents)
Health Benefits Information:
Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.
For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.
Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.
Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.
PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.
Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.
If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org.
The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.
The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3648
house@skschools.org
Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
edwards@skschools.org
South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.
All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.
The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.
Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.
All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.
The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.
Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.