Job Description:

School Safety Supervisor

SUMMARY

Intervenes and diffuses potentially volatile situations with students and youth within the Tucson Unified School District and the community. Patrols district schools, sites, and adjacent areas to protect students, staff and equipment and property from criminal activity, responds to security alarms and calls for assistance. Supervises campus security positions at the site level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field,

OR

• Four years experience in law enforcement, juvenile investigations, or child social work.

 And the following:

• 2 years supervisory experience
• Training in conflict or crisis resolution/mediation with youth.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend
• written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Must be willing and able to carry and use all security weapons, to include a firearm. 
• Ability to work occasional overtime and/or extended duty hours due to the need to cover large scale security, emergency, or other unforeseen events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or former Law Enforcement or Corrections certification.
• Teaching experience to include instructor certification through an approved Law Enforcement or Corrections instructor certification. 
• Bilingual- Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubella (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Physical Examination with Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts (Category B) and sign a Medical History form
• Must be able to become TUSD bicycle certified.
• CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees. 

COMMENTS

• School Safety Supervisor pay range $23.04 to $26.74/hour
• Application Required on TUSD Website 
• Job Reference #5229081
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
• Location: School Safety & Security - 1100 W. Fresno St
• Classification: Supervisory Professional 
• FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day 
• Work Calendar: 10 month  

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.