Job Title: Campus Security Department: Apache Junction High School Reports To: Principal FLSA Status:Full-Time Nonexempt - At-Will Position Salary:DOE
Calendar:194 days (July 14, 2026 - May 21, 2027)
Protect With Purpose. Serve With Heart. Put Kids First.
Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Campus Security Monitor who believes deeply in our Kids First mission. We are looking for a safety-minded professional who brings calm leadership, strong situational awareness, and a commitment to building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
This role is essential to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and orderly school environment. If you are a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a passion for supporting student well-being, we want to meet you.
What You'll Lead and Support
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive campus environment for students, staff, and visitors
• Build strong, respectful relationships that support trust, safety, and belonging
• Patrol campus buildings, grounds, restrooms, parking lots, and high-traffic areas
• Monitor student movement before school, during transitions, lunch, and dismissal
• Provide security at extracurricular activities, athletic events, and school functions
• Assist school administrators in enforcing school policies and safety procedures
• Support law enforcement personnel when they are on campus
• Identify and report safety concerns, facility issues, and repair needs
• Issue parking permits and parking violation notices
• Assist students with minor safety or security concerns (e.g., bike theft, vandalism)
• Check identification of visitors and escort unauthorized individuals to the office or off campus
• Detain individuals suspected of illegal activity to prevent further harm until authorities arrive
• Respond to emergencies and support immediate safety needs, including basic first aid until paramedics arrive
• Occasionally assist in locating or returning students who leave campus without permission
• Communicate expectations, policies, and consequences clearly and respectfully
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with district, state, and federal requirements
• Model professionalism, empathy, and a Kids First mindset in all interactions
What You Bring
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience working with youth, security, supervision, or related fields preferred
• Ability to remain calm, observant, and decisive in fast-paced or high-stress situations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with students and adults
• Ability to interpret and follow written, verbal, and diagrammed instructions
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to sudden or severe problems
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, staff, and law enforcement
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Physical & Work Environment Expectations
This role requires regular standing, walking, patrolling, communicating, and operating a motor vehicle. The employee may be required to run, physically intervene, or restrain individuals when safety is at risk. Duties may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
The work environment is active, student-centered, and fast-paced. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
ADA Statement
AJUSD is committed to providing a workplace that is accessible, inclusive, and supportive of individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Our Commitment to Equity
Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs, activities, or employment practices.
Join a Team That Puts Kids First
If you are passionate about student safety, committed to community partnership, and ready to serve with integrity, empathy, and vigilance, we invite you to apply and help support the students and staff of AJUSD.
The Apache Junction Unified School District expects and holds itself accountable for nothing less than excellence in everything we do. The district’s vision is driven by a deep-seated, honest commitment we have made to make sure our school system provides all students a quality opportunity to learn, within safe campuses, with the highest quality teachers, while participating in advanced and enriched courses that allow students to experience 21st Century Learning.
The driving force behind this vision is simple. Students graduating from Apache Junction Unified School District must be prepared to be competitive in a global community, a global community that demands our children be better prepared tomorrow than they are today. Our students are tomorrow’s doctors, contractors, software developers, teachers, leaders and parents. Today’s children are the men and women of tomorrow who will be responsible for making sure democracy flourishes and our nation remains strong.
In order to ensure that our students are successful in a global economy, our school system continues to evolve and improve. We constantly strive to adjust the way we work with our students, the way we hold ourselves accountable as we increase the level of expectation we have for ourselves and for our students. We are committed to improving the rigor in our classrooms, the resources and materials our teachers and students have to work with, the safety on our campuses and our relationships with the community. It is our responsibility to provide all students a quality educational experience; an educational experience that is well rounded and prepares our children to become members of our local, national, and global community.
