Campus Security Officer (Armed Security Officer)

Full Job Description: Campus Security Officer (Armed Security Officer)

Salary Grade: Hourly 10 ($14.63 - $19.00)

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide careerincrement adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditableservice. For more information about the salary for this specific positionplease review the Salary Schedule forthe corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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About Our District:

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

Position Summary: Under general team leadership of the School Safety Officer, the
Campus Security Officer provides security presence and assistance to faculty, staff and to
School Safety Officers in promoting a safe and orderly school environment protecting the
welfare of students and staff. Security officers will be expected to assist at athletic events,
special events and other assignments outside the normal duty time. The School Safety
Officer on site will provide leadership and mentorship to the Campus Security Officer. The
Security Officer assists the School Safety Officer in proactively interacting with students
and administration with the aim of preventing safety issues and in providing guidance to
help students make good decisions. It is expected that the Campus Security Officer will
support the School Safety Officer in securing buildings and property, investigating
disturbances, maintaining order during special events and in assisting school leaders in
building a school climate that is safe, supportive, and joyful along with a culture of care and
respect both from adults to students and students to adults. In emergency responses to the
scene, the Campus Security Officer will provide first aid, and alert additional police or
emergency personnel as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED required
Specific Training/Skills:
• Must possess a current Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training
(CLEET) Armed Security Guard License-Phase IV
• Must meet all standards to be a CLEET-licensed Armed Security Guard - Phase
IV set forth in state law, including but not limited to:
o Be a citizen of the United States or an alien legally residing in the United
States
o Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
o Have no felony convictions or other disqualifying convictions
o Must take all necessary continuing education training to maintain a
CLEET Armed Security Guard License - Phase IV throughout
employment, including annual firearms recertification training and testing
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License Class D or higher certification
and an acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements
• Must possess the physical strength and stamina necessary to chase and subdue fleeing
persons and rescue victims; this includes being able to run long distances, jump, crawl
(to function in confined spaces), climb, lift, drag and pull at least 165 pounds
• To establish fitness for duty, must successfully pass a physical ability/job task simulation
test selected by campus police leadership prior to hire and regularly thereafter as
required; an example of the simulation test that may be selected by the District includes
the 2003 Physical Agility Test, as amended (a test that has been used by the Tulsa
Police Department)
• Must be able to stand, stoop, sit and walk. Must be able to stand for long periods of
time and walk much of the day while patrolling and interacting with students and staff
on school property.
• Must be able to occasionally lift light and heavy objects, use tools and equipment
requiring a high degree of dexterity, operate firearms and utilize the appropriate physical
dexterity and force to apprehend suspects.
• Capable of operating and maintaining a squad vehicle and related tools and
equipment
• Must possess the visual acuity necessary to observe surroundings, identify persons,
detect danger, read licenses and tags and possess the aural acuity to understand
conversations in quiet and noisy environments, understand radio transmissions,
distinguish between car backfire and gunshots and determine the location of persons in
distress
Other
• Must not be a current user of illegal controlled substances or any substance that would
cause an inability or an impaired ability to safely perform the essential functions of the
position
• Must be flexible and available to work any/rotating shift (nights, weekends, and
holidays), including overtime as needed
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks

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