Job Details
Limited Term Front Desk Safety Associate - On-Call - Security Services
2025-12-12 Portland Public Schools Portland,OR
Description:
Display diplomacy, discretion, judgment and listening and communication skills (oral and interpersonal) in interacting with community members and colleagues.
Deliver a high level of customer service
Multitasking and prioritization
Attention to detail
Work independently under minimal supervision
Demonstrate a non-threatening, assertive presence
Education and Training:
Equivalent to graduation from high school OR GED
Experience:
A combination of three (3) years of customer service, office administration and/or security related work. Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. .
Work Environment:
Indoors and outdoors; occasional inclement weather; event crowds; some lifting, with occasional loads of up to 50 pounds.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to conduct foot patrols on a regular and ongoing basis
Walking , crouching, bending; carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; reading and writing hand and typed notes and memoranda; hear normal voice-range frequencies and communicate on a two-way radio; speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
FTE: 0
Work Schedule: On-Call
Pay Rate: $28.39 per hour
This position is not benefit-eligible.
End date: June 30, 2026
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, ...@pps.net , 503-###-#### x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, ...@pps.net , 503-###-####
D irector of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, ...@pps.net , 503-###-####
Accessibility Statement
Position Details
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Security Services Department, provide security and customer service at the Portland Public Schools District Office visitor entrance. The position will be responsible for the operational flow of the building and facility safety through interactions with visitors and staff.
Representative Duties
- Greet and welcome all visitors to the building. Provide guidance to visitors to required destinations.
- Perform Security Measures such as:
- -maintain incoming and outgoing visitor sign in/out log
- -issue badges for guests to wear while in the building
- -check that employees are displaying their district issued IDs
- -asking questions to people who seem lost or out of place
- -conducting building patrol to observe safety issues
- Answering incoming calls and provide basic information to callers or redirecting calls to the appropriate district partner.
- Perform office work including but not limited to entry of data, responding to emails, and maintaining files.
- Notifying proper authorities based on established protocols if/when unwanted/unsafe situations arise.
- Documenting security related incidents that occur for internal leaders and external authorities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Portland Public Schools Equity Initiative by developing a thorough knowledge and application of the district Racial Educational Equity Policy, Equity in Public Purchasing and Contracting and other board policies; model appropriate behaviors; develop, recommend, implement and communicate improvements to school and business practices with awareness and understanding of their impact in a racially and culturally diverse community.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Display diplomacy, discretion, judgment and listening and communication skills (oral and interpersonal) in interacting with community members and colleagues.
Deliver a high level of customer service
Multitasking and prioritization
Attention to detail
Work independently under minimal supervision
Demonstrate a non-threatening, assertive presence
Education and Training:
Equivalent to graduation from high school OR GED
Experience:
A combination of three (3) years of customer service, office administration and/or security related work. Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. .
Work Environment:
Indoors and outdoors; occasional inclement weather; event crowds; some lifting, with occasional loads of up to 50 pounds.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to conduct foot patrols on a regular and ongoing basis
Walking , crouching, bending; carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; reading and writing hand and typed notes and memoranda; hear normal voice-range frequencies and communicate on a two-way radio; speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
FTE: 0
Work Schedule: On-Call
Pay Rate: $28.39 per hour
This position is not benefit-eligible.
End date: June 30, 2026
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, ...@pps.net , 503-###-#### x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, ...@pps.net , 503-###-####
D irector of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, ...@pps.net , 503-###-####
Accessibility Statement