On-Call Campus Safety Officer-TS

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Announcement #	2026-216	Issue Date:	10-20-26	Closing Date:	Open until filled

On-Call Campus Safety Officer

Tribal School

Department of Human Services

Hourly Wage: $22.17/Intermittent/On-Call

The Campus Safey Officer will work in collaboration with staff, students, regional school safety centers and the community to ensure an environment conducive to learning and to maintain an atmosphere where teachers feel safe to teach and students feel safe to learn. Serves as an advisor who provides tips to resolve problems with administrators, and a mentor to students and faculty.

Examples of Work Performed:

Supervise campuses and surrounding areas to ensure that students are provided with a safe and secure learning environment.

Enforce school disciplinary plans.

Assist and supervise activities outside of normal school days, such as school function events such as dances, sports (including but not limited to football, basketball, etc.).

Investigate and deter criminal conduct.

Promote a better understanding within the classroom of our laws, why they were enacted and their benefits.

Provide a positive visible image for law enforcement and bring expertise into schools that will help young people make more positive choices in their lives.

Be available as a confidential source of counseling to students concerning problems they face.

Collaborate with staff and community, specifically with the Yakama Nation Tribal Police, Toppenish City, Sheriff's Office, and local law enforcement.

Provide expertise in staff training, drills, and implementation of school safety plans.

Provide expertise in an ongoing assessment of school safety.

May be assigned new projects and/or tasks not included in this description, as well as assist other Tribal School staff as requested by supervisor to ensure the efficient functioning of the school.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Emergency Management: Knowledge of campus disaster plans, evacuation routes, and first-responder liaison protocols.

Knowledge of urban, suburban, and rural school security needs.

Real world knowledge of school issues and with latest trends and strategies of school safety and security.

Ability to develop rapport with students and staff.

Ability to communicate both orally and in written form.

Ability to successfully resolve/diffuse conflicts.

De-escalation & Communication: Ability to resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and interact respectfully with a diverse community.

Crisis Response: Capacity to assess threats quickly and coordinate effectively with local police, fire, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS).

Observation & Memory: Keen situational awareness and the ability to recall specific details (faces, license plates, timelines etc).

Adaptability: Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing priorities.

Physical Fitness: Stamina to perform extended foot patrols, stand for long durations, and lift/carry heavy objects.

Independent Judgment: Ability to exercise sound, ethical decisions without direct supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED or any combination of related courses, training and experience that provides the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities.

Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Requiredtopassapre-employmentbackground

Required to complete and pass a background and fingerprint check in accordance with the Yakama Nation Tribal School policy.

No history of child abuse or neglect.

No history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Required to obtain and maintain basic first aid and CPR certification.

Experience in law enforcement.

School-specific security education training.

Experience with school safety assessment.

Willing to work flexible hours.

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Tribal Driver Permit with Defensive Driving Course certificate (to be updated every 2 years).

Preferred Requirements:

Community college and/or vocational school degree or higher with study in job related area.

Enrolled Yakama preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.