Campus Safety
West Valley Security Officers are an integral part of West Valley's Safe and Caring culture. They build trust with our staff, students, and families by embracing diversity and inclusivity.
Security Officer Security Officer
Dan Corder Ryan Rose
Security Officer Duties:
Focus on the social-emotional wellness of students: Our security officers do this by building relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. They often serve as mentors and as positive role models. They assist with de-escalating and diffusing conflicts between students and assist with restorative practices as needed.
Assist with facility supervision and physical security of property:
- Supervise campus and surrounding areas to ensure that students and staff are provided a safe and secure learning environment
- Patrol school buildings and grounds
- Check and report any hazardous conditions, disturbances, or suspicious circumstances
- Conduct site (physical) safety assessments to determine facility security concerns
- Assist with camera system use
- Assist with the supervision of students at all areas of the campus needing direct supervision, including bus loading areas or other areas under the control of the district
- Assist with supervision of afterschool activities and event coverage
- Respond to intrusion alarms on-site during work hours
- Advise and train staff personnel in security/safety procedures and laws involving WVSD
Support critical incident management: WVSD Security Officers assist building administrators in emergency response and planning as well as with required school drills and exercises. They ensure that each of our sites maintains a current plan and support training staff members with appropriate actions to be taken in given situations. Should the situation arise, they assist building administration with action to be taken at the scene of incidents and emergencies.