Campus Safety Specialist Share:

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*COVID-19 considerations:

This is subject to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) mandate requiring all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualification for a medical or religious exemption. Failure to do so will disqualify you from employment.

POIC + RAHS is a multi-faceted agency that provides wide-ranging services meant to promote stronger attachments between disenfranchised youth, their families, and the wider community. POIC + RAHS supports several school-based programs for students in grades 6-12 located throughout the Portland Metro area. All are accredited schools serving more than 350 youth from Portland Public Schools and East County. All programs include paths to earning a high school diploma and/or a GED. We continue to mentor and support our graduates until they reach the age of stable maturity at age 25.

Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing campus safety and security for students, staff, buildings, and property. The Campus Safety Specialist facilitates and contributes to a safe environment on campus by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties

-         Oversees the administration of programs, protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

-         Anticipates risks and makes recommendations to correct safety and security issues.

-         Supports the Dean of Students in managing student behavior and conflict; reinforces expectations for safe student behavior.

-         Serves as the first responder to safety and security breaches, diffusing potentially volatile situations including student conflicts and altercations.

Job Duties

-         Performs foot patrol to ensure a safe and secure campus.

-         Responds to student conflicts; assists with conflict resolution and restorative justice processes.

-         Completes and submits official reports using student information system (SMS).

-         Provides classroom and school support as needed, including the facilitation of student groups.

-         May provide emergency physical intervention as needed to protect students, faculty, staff, or campus visitors from bodily harm.

-         Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds.

-         Collaborates with the organization's Community Outreach team to stay apprised of community safety concerns and prevent community violence from impacting students on campus.

-         Provides assistance and security to community agencies using school facilities and for after-school activities.

-         Monitors campus security devices.

-         Maintains liaison with police, fire, and other municipal departments to ensure maximum use of their services to provide adequate security and safety.

-         Prepares reports and assists in special assignments as directed.

-         Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.

-         Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

-         Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

-         Respectfully takes direction from manager.

-         Engages in professional development and training on an ongoing basis.

-         Other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills

-         Exhibits good listening and comprehension.

-         Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

-         Writes clearly and informatively.  

-         Varies communication style to meet needs.

-         Establishes and maintains effective relationships.

-         Offers assistance and support to co-workers.

-         Works cooperatively in group situations.

-         Works actively to resolve conflicts.

-         Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

-         Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

-         Adapts to changes in the work environment.

-         Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

-         Maintains objectivity.

-         Displays willingness to make decisions.

-         Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

-         Includes appropriate people in decision-making process

-         Balances team and individual responsibilities.