Overview
Security Officer Jobs in Mesa, AZ at Westgate Resorts
JobID: 627
Position Type:
Admin – Coordinator/Coordinator
Date Posted:
1/6/2025
Location:
Administrative Services
Administrative Compensation Plan
Salary Range: $ 87,028 – $ 108,785 per/Year
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director – Safety & Security
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
?PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To monitor and guide the daily operations, programs, and functions affecting the safety, security, and emergency preparedness of District campuses and facilities ensuring that all staff and students enjoy a safe and secure learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in criminology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or similar degree related to school or safety administration is preferred
Certified Threat Manager
Former or currently Licensed Peace Officer
Former or current Firefighter certification
Professional certifications in security related fields preferred
Law enforcement leadership training from an accredited or nationally recognized organization preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Extensive experience/training in behavioral threat assessment and management
Considerable knowledge of the principles of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of school safety and security and emergency management programs
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and codes in the area of safety and security and emergency management
Knowledge of health and safety programs and applicable laws
Knowledge of emergency operations planning
Ability to manage budgets and direct personnel
Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Understanding of a School Resource Officer (SRO) program
Experience:
School Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
Prior law enforcement or firefighter experience
School Resource Officer experience preferred
School district safety and security experience preferred
CPTED experience preferred
ICS/NIMS training and experience preferred
Instructor/training experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Member of District behavioral threat assessment team
Manage, Monitor, and Support campuses during the behavioral threat assessment process – Identify, Gather, Assess, and Manage.
Monitor, track, and compile all reports, records, and other documents as required by law, policy, and/or the Texas School Safety Center.
Assist with maintaining the District’s Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with governing mandates and is fully implemented throughout the District
Ensure school safety, security and emergency management programs are supportive of the instructional goals of the District and help in accomplishing the mission of the district
Promote a positive, caring climate for working and learning
Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities
Conduct risk assessments on District facilities
Conduct site surveys and make recommendations in accordance with CPTED strategies to improve schools safety and security
Maintain positive relationships between district, police, and fire departments as it relates to the needs of our students
Maintain strong working relationships, to include community-based programs, between the District and the community to ensure school safety is a shared responsibility, and to improve trust between the District and community
Assist campus administrators with traffic flow and traffic problems through and around their campus
Assist Director in identifying and developing training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operations and best practices in the area of safety and security
Assist in the security coverage of district facilities and all athletic events
Assist Director in the coordination, development, and management of all disaster and emergency planning, in collaboration with appropriate district departments
Track school compliance with all drills and exercises required by law as well as those mandated in the District’s Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (e.g. lockdown, secure, hold, shelter, evacuate)
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the elementary armed guard program
Assigned staff, as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all times and especially in stressful situations
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Frequent district wide travel
Occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Title: Security Officer
Company: Westgate Resorts
Location: Mesa, AZ
