School Security Substitutes are deployed to a variety of school campuses.  You may expect to be assigned to all grade levels and locations.

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of complex, basic duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; patrol and monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order, safety and security; assure student compliance with school and district policies and regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The School Security Officer I is distinguished from the School Security Officer II in that the higher level II position required more education and experience, performs more difficult and complex duties, provides work direction to assigned staff, and is required to demonstrate validated test skills at a higher proficiency (see Licenses and Other Requirements). The School Security Officer I performs complex, basic duties and works under direction.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of complex, basic duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; patrol and monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order, safety and security; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.
• Unlock doors and school facilities; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms and parking lots; observe students during passing periods between classes, lunch and break periods; and assure timely return of students to class.
• Respond to calls regarding classroom disturbances, behavior problems or related situations; escort students to office for disciplinary action; and prepare incident reports.
• Utilize good communication skills to prevent student conflicts and fights according to established guidelines and intervene as necessary; advise students of consequences if rules are violated.
• Enforce school and District rules, regulations and policies for the safety and security of students, staff and property; report unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to appropriate personnel.
• Prevent illegal parking and loitering on school grounds according to established procedures; check vehicles for appropriate parking stickers.
• Assist in the investigation of illegal activities; search backpacks, cars and lockers for alcohol, weapons, drugs, drug paraphernalia and related items according to established procedures and district policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with school office and other security personnel.
• Administer first aid as necessary; prepare related reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of relevant experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Complex, basic methods of individual and group supervision
• Requirements to maintain a school environment in a safe and orderly condition
• Attitudes, interests and emotional development of adolescents and teenagers
• Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• District policies regarding student discipline, health, safety and other procedures
• First aid techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of complex, basic duties involving individual and group supervision
• Patrol and monitor an assigned campus to maintain order and security
• Assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations
• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules and regulations
• Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action
• Operate a two-way radio
• Communicate clearly with students, staff and others
• Understand and follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with others
• Meet schedules and time lines and maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain complex, basic records
• Administer first aid
• Complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptions

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT: School outdoor environment; constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone and two-way radio; seeing to read a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist; dexterity of hands and fingers to work with students; standing for extended periods of time; walking and running; climbing stairs; lifting heavy objects.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.