2026-27 Security and Safety Specialist - North Canyon HS
Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Job Purpose Statement: The Security and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and community members while on school grounds and in alignment with school and district policy and procedures.
Location: North Canyon High School. Non-Interim Position. Duration 9 months, 4 hrs/day. Grade 14, $15.94/hr. Dates: 8/3/2026 – 5/27/2027. Reports to Site Administration.
Essential Functions
Communicates safety and security policies and procedures to students, staff and visitors to ensure their understanding and maintain a positive campus climate.
Monitors student behavior before, during, and after school, including lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, open areas, athletic events, and other assignments as directed.
Patrols school facilities (grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots) to provide visibility, maintain safety and security, and promote a positive campus environment.
Assists with the implementation of the school’s emergency response plan during lockdowns, evacuations, shelter‑in‑place, and other emergencies.
Prepares written materials to document student behavior activities, providing written reference of activities and conveying information.
Provides traffic and parking control to maintain efficient traffic flow and use of parking lots.
Refers incidents (personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc.) to appropriate site personnel for follow‑up in accordance with administrative, site security, and student safety guidelines.
Responds to various situations (accidents, injuries, vandalism, alarms, etc.) by taking appropriate actions to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
Participates in unit meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
Supports and enhances campus culture through practices that encourage students to understand the impact of their actions, be reflective, and find a means to make amends.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and campus social‑emotional well‑being.
May assist or be assigned to other district campuses as needed.
Participates in district/local in‑service training.
Attends district behavioral safety training for de‑escalation strategies.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills:
Adherence to safety practices; operation of standard office equipment and software; preparation and maintenance of accurate records.
Knowledge:
Basic mathematics; understanding of written procedures; ability to write routine documents; clear verbal expression; knowledge of health standards, hazards, safety practices, and procedures.
Abilities:
Scheduling activities; collating data; using basic job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others; independence in data interpretation; moderate problem‑solving with equipment; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; prioritizing tasks; adapting to changing work priorities.
Responsibility
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required; continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Typical job composition: 35% sitting, 50% walking, 15% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes, risk of injury, and illness conditions.
Experience
Job‑related experience desired.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates and Licenses
Online Driver Training Certification
Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Continuing Education and Training
Behavioral Safety Training
Bleeding Control Training
AED Training
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Employment Status
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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Location: North Canyon High School. Non-Interim Position. Duration 9 months, 4 hrs/day. Grade 14, $15.94/hr. Dates: 8/3/2026 – 5/27/2027. Reports to Site Administration.
Essential Functions
Communicates safety and security policies and procedures to students, staff and visitors to ensure their understanding and maintain a positive campus climate.
Monitors student behavior before, during, and after school, including lunchroom, classrooms with substitutes, detention, open areas, athletic events, and other assignments as directed.
Patrols school facilities (grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots) to provide visibility, maintain safety and security, and promote a positive campus environment.
Assists with the implementation of the school’s emergency response plan during lockdowns, evacuations, shelter‑in‑place, and other emergencies.
Prepares written materials to document student behavior activities, providing written reference of activities and conveying information.
Provides traffic and parking control to maintain efficient traffic flow and use of parking lots.
Refers incidents (personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc.) to appropriate site personnel for follow‑up in accordance with administrative, site security, and student safety guidelines.
Responds to various situations (accidents, injuries, vandalism, alarms, etc.) by taking appropriate actions to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
Participates in unit meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
Supports and enhances campus culture through practices that encourage students to understand the impact of their actions, be reflective, and find a means to make amends.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and campus social‑emotional well‑being.
May assist or be assigned to other district campuses as needed.
Participates in district/local in‑service training.
Attends district behavioral safety training for de‑escalation strategies.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills:
Adherence to safety practices; operation of standard office equipment and software; preparation and maintenance of accurate records.
Knowledge:
Basic mathematics; understanding of written procedures; ability to write routine documents; clear verbal expression; knowledge of health standards, hazards, safety practices, and procedures.
Abilities:
Scheduling activities; collating data; using basic job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others; independence in data interpretation; moderate problem‑solving with equipment; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; prioritizing tasks; adapting to changing work priorities.
Responsibility
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required; continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Typical job composition: 35% sitting, 50% walking, 15% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes, risk of injury, and illness conditions.
Experience
Job‑related experience desired.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates and Licenses
Online Driver Training Certification
Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Continuing Education and Training
Behavioral Safety Training
Bleeding Control Training
AED Training
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Employment Status
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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