Campus Security - 8 hrs/day (187 days/school year calendar)

About the role

Employee will be assigned to Walcott School, but however could be required to temporarily be relocated to another school building throughout the school year where needed. Starting and ending time will be set by the building to meet bell schedules and building needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the arrival and departure of students.
• Supervise the lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, and classrooms as needed.
• Supervise outside areas: Parking lots and nearby businesses, removing students as needed. Will also report imminent safety concerns.
• Escort special students as needed.
• Remove non-students from the building.
• De-escalate potential problems with students.
• Appropriately restrain students who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.
• Work with Durham Transportation on safety drills.
• Attend all professional development offerings pertaining to the position and report pertinent information to staff.
• Serve as a member of the school security team. Monitor and operate the school's security equipment. Assist with updating the building crisis manual on an annual basis.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the staff to insure a safe school environment.
• Be prompt to work and have excellent attendance.
• Communicate with Law Enforcement, parents and staff on security issues.
• Stay current on local gang issues.
• Oversee any crisis situation with the building administrators and take appropriate action in the administrator's absence.
• Provide written reports on school incidents, students' behavior matters, and safety/security issues.
• Complete security assessments for the building.
• Understand and practice confidentiality with regard to school/student related issues.
• Submit daily safety log.
• Other duties as assigned by building administrators.

Physical requirements

• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• Must be able to walk constantly throughout the day and climb steps.
• Must have ability to physically restrain students.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary and middle school students.
• Experience working in the security field.
• Experience with or will be trained in: Boystown, PBIS, Restorative Justice, Youth Mental Health First Aid.
• Prior training in CPI desired.
• Have a basic understanding of computer technology.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to insure that each child reaches his/her full potential.

Pay

Entry Wage 2026-27, $20.23/hr: Current campus security employees with seniority please refer to the Wage Sections of the bargaining unit contract.