Campus Security Officer in San Jose, California at Escuela Popular Del Pueblo

The Campus Security Officer helps maintain a safe and orderly school environment by monitoring campus areas, supporting school safety procedures, responding to incidents, and coordinating with school leadership and public safety personnel. The officer provides day-to-day direction to Campus Supervisors to help ensure adequate coverage during key supervision periods. The role requires sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to respond calmly to changing situations.

• Patrol school buildings, grounds, entrances, and parking areas to identify safety concerns, unauthorized access, damage, or unsafe behavior.
• Monitor campus access, follow visitor procedures, and help ensure students are supervised during arrival, breaks, passing periods, lunch, and dismissal.
• Support administrators in implementing campus rules and safety procedures, including addressing prohibited items and dress-code concerns in accordance with school policy.
• Respond to disruptions and conflicts using verbal de-escalation and other approved methods. Any physical intervention must be consistent with the employee’s training, school policy, and applicable law.
• Notify school administrators and, when appropriate, law enforcement or emergency services about incidents or threats. Request that unauthorized visitors leave and seek administrator or law-enforcement assistance if they do not comply.
• Assist with emergency procedures, including drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and medical incidents.
• Document incidents and safety concerns accurately and promptly; maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Coordinate with Campus Supervisors and school leadership to support supervision coverage and communicate relevant safety information.
• Complete assigned opening and closing security procedures, such as securing gates and doors and operating alarms, including at the Alum Rock Youth Center.
• Provide security support at approved after-hours or weekend school events.
• Report facility hazards or maintenance concerns and assist with event setup, breakdown, or equipment movement when assigned.
• Participate in required safety training, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Some travel may be required.

• Knowledge of school safety procedures, visitor protocols, building security, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, families, visitors, and public safety personnel.
• Ability to build positive relationships with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm, assess situations, and use sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to use conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques consistent with training and school policy.
• Ability to maintain accurate incident records and protect confidential information.
• Ability to use radios, phones, computers, and basic office and reporting software.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and adjust to changing campus needs.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and follow workplace safety practices.

The position requires standing and walking for extended periods across indoor and outdoor campus areas, using stairs, and moving promptly between locations. Duties may also require bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and communicating in person or by phone or radio. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors in school buildings, common areas, playgrounds, and parking areas, and may involve changing weather, noise, and contact with upset or unpredictable individuals. The officer may encounter situations involving student conflict or potential exposure to bodily fluids and must follow applicable safety procedures.

This description summarizes the general nature and level of work assigned to the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications and does not create an employment contract. The school may revise it as organizational needs change.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• CPR certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of school campus security experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.