Security Guard - School

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators and will either open or close the school building.

This is a full-time 10 month position.

Works Closely with: Other Security Guards & Custodians

• Ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed on campus

• Enforce guest/visitor policies

• Provide support to teachers and administrators during confrontational situations

• Monitor campus access points as assigned

• Greet campus guests, ascertain reason for visit and implement visitor protocols as appropriate

• Monitor school parking lots and direct traffic throughout day and during dismissal

• Use phone system to call teachers and staff when visitors arrive

• Perform assigned duties during emergency drills

• Escort parents and students to classes as requested

• Share responsibility for outdoor recess monitoring

• Log any security incidents in the security log book. Write summary report for any significant security incidents that occur within two hours of the event.

• Close the building at night, set alarm, make sure all lights are off and people are out of the building

• Close and lock gates

• Perform occasional custodial services as asked. These may include but are not limited to:

• Adjusting room temperatures

• Setting up or taking down tables

• Mopping and/or sweeping floors

• Emptying trash

• Help direct traffic for bus pick-up

• If on 12-month contract, during summer help clean, paint, and move furniture

Hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Occasional weekend and additional evening hours may be required for special events. Some overtime may be available.

Requirements

Required Skills/Training:

Current SORA license

DOE Criminal Background Check

Experience providing security in a school setting

Ability to work outside for 1-2 hours at a time

Reference checks

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan