Campus Safety Specialist

Location: Multiple locations, Portland, Oregon Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm Reports to: School Principal Salary: $39,520 - $45,760 annually ($19 -$22 hourly) *To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting* Job Summary The Campus Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing campus safety and security for students, staff, buildings, and property. Essential Duties POIC is a multi-faceted agency that provides wide-ranging services to promote stronger attachments between disenfranchised youth, their families, and the wider community. POIC supports several school-based programs for 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 and include paths to earning a high school diploma and/or a GED. In addition, we continue to mentor and support our graduates until they reach the age of stable maturity at age 25. The essential duties are as follows: Oversee the administration of programs, protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Anticipate risks and make recommendations to correct safety and security issues. Support the Dean of Students in managing student behavior and conflict; reinforces expectations for safe student behavior. Serve as the first responder to safety and security breaches, diffusing potentially volatile situations, including student conflicts and altercations. Perform foot patrol to ensure a safe and secure campus. Respond to student conflict; assist with conflict resolution and restorative justice processes. Complete and submit official reports using the student information system (SMS). Provide classroom and school support as needed, including facilitating student groups. May provide emergency physical intervention to protect students, faculty, staff, or campus visitors from bodily harm. Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds. Collaborate with the organization’s Community Outreach team to stay apprised of community safety concerns and prevent community violence from impacting students on campus. Provide assistance and security to community agencies using school facilities and for after-school activities. Monitor campus security devices. Maintain liaison with police, fire, and other municipal departments to ensure maximum use of their services to provide adequate security and safety. Prepare reports and assists in special assignments as directed. Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software to perform work assignments. Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance. Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Respectfully takes direction from manager. Engage in professional development and training on an ongoing basis. Other duties as assigned. Personal Requirements Passion for the mission of POIC and increasing opportunities for marginalized students. Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. Valid and insurable driver's license required. 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 changes, delays, or unexpected events. Maintains objectivity. Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Experience/Education High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience working with youth and managing safety concerns, or equivalent education and experience. Prior experience with conflict resolution, de-escalation, and knowledge of security concepts is required. Experience working with gang-impacted individuals is preferred. Qualifications Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. What We Offer POIC offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represents our commitment to employee health and financial wellness. Generous vacation/PTO policy Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Employer-paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option 403(b) Retirement Plan option Twelve paid holidays per year Professional growth and advancement opportunities Application Instructions To be considered for this opportunity, please submit: Personal Statement that includes: Why you are interested in working for POIC How your skills and experience relate to this position What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve Resume Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position. About Us Mission Statement POIC is committed to the success of youth at hope through the age of 25, providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training, and placement. Beliefs We believe all people have value. We believe all people can grow. We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities. POIC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Leverenz & Associates