Campus Safety Officer - Hourly in Oakland, California at Bishop O'Dowd H.S.

Campus Safety Officer - Hourly & On Call
Hours: On call weekdays, Sunday - Saturday hours
Pay: $21 - $25 per hour, depending on experience
Reports to: Shannon Donahue, Director of Campus Safety

Join the O’Dowd Community!

We are a celebrated “Best of the Bay” Catholic college preparatory high school that empowers students to discover their best selves and make a difference in the world. As a professional community, we are guided by our Charism – spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit – to find God in all things. We embrace our diverse community. We honor the strength of character. We rise to academic excellence. We cherish the earth and all living things. We stand for social justice. We seek and hold onto joy. View our open positions below, and join us!

Bishop O’Dowd Mission/Charism

Mission: Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:
Community in Diversity
Strength of Character
Academic Excellence
Kinship With Creation
Social Justice
Joy

The Campus Safety Officer Hourly plays a vital role in fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for supervising students, monitoring campus activity, assisting visitors, and responding to safety concerns throughout the school day. The Campus Safety Officer is an integral part of the school community, providing guidance, de-escalation support, and ensuring compliance with school policies related to student safety and well-being.

• Supervise students in designated areas throughout the school day to promote a safe and respectful campus environment.

• Monitor and observe campus activity, identifying and addressing potential safety concerns.

• Welcome and check in visitors at the front gate, ensuring they receive proper authorization and passes.

• Provide assistance and directions to students, staff, parents, and visitors.

• Manage traffic flow and parking to ensure a safe drop-off and pick-up experience.

• Use radio communication to relay important campus updates to other safety team members.

• Respond to and de-escalate conflicts or disruptions involving students, staff, or visitors.

• Complete written incident reports when necessary, documenting safety-related concerns or incidents.

• Participate in emergency drills and procedures, supporting school-wide safety initiatives.

• Be a visible and approachable presence on campus, fostering positive relationships with students and staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support campus safety and student well-being.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working in student supervision, campus safety, school administration, or a related field.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and approachable manner.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle situations with discretion and good judgment.

• Comfortable enforcing school policies while maintaining a supportive and respectful demeanor.

• Ability to follow procedures and respond to safety concerns appropriately.

• Guard Card (California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) preferred but not required.

• Completion of SB 1626 (with verification of completion)

• Some college coursework and/or a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

• Training or certification in de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, or school safety procedures.

• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).

• Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate in person, via telephone, and over a two-way radio.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time while supervising students and monitoring campus activity.

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Comfortable working outdoors and indoors, adapting to changing conditions as needed.

MISCELLANEOUS

This position is on call and as needed up to a maximum of 22 hours per week. Regularly scheduled hours on Saturday and Sunday. Potential on call weekdays as needed. Employees working in any other capacity at the school must coordinate their hours to be no more than 22 hours per week combined.

This is the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Please provide your cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements.

For more information on Bishop O’Dowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.

Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O’Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School.

As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.