2026-2027 SY - Security Guard

About the Role

The Safety/Security Guard provides overall support with regard to the safety and security of a school site. The Safety Guard works to de-escalate situations that occur at school sites, monitors campus, and supports school administration with maintaining safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Covers and supervises the guard shacks at school sites.
• Monitors traffic in and out of the school premises.
• Patrols school facilities on foot and with the use of vehicles.
• Assists in the enforcement of school rules and regulations.
• Monitors and directs traffic in and out of school grounds to city streets.
• Utilizes protocols and actively supports school site administration in school site visitor processes.
• Monitors student activities on campus.
• Provides security in parking lots.
• Works closely with law enforcement and emergency services providers.
• Supports with school site drills as directed by the school administration.
• Implements open/close procedures as directed and required.
• Opens and secures gates and doorways as required.
• Performs other related functions as directed by Security Coordinator and/or lead or school principal/designee.
• Manages time appropriately.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of incidents.
• Attends and participates in professional meetings, training workshops, and development as required.
• Takes precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Supports district initiatives.
• Demonstrates public relations skills.
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Completes Safe Schools training as directed by the District.
• Acts as a good role model within the context of the school.
• Follows district and school procedures.
• Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current New Mexico driver's license is required.
• Clear Background.

Skills

• Effective verbal communication techniques.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, students, law enforcement, and public safety agencies.
• Proficiency in using standard communications equipment (radios, phone, computer, PDA).
• Ability to operate district-owned vehicles.
• Skill in directing traffic flow in and out of school property.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to extremely heavy carrying, lifting, and pushing; reaching, climbing in high, precarious places, crawling, sitting, kneeling, standing and walking for extended periods of time; operation of motor vehicles; and subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment

On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hour work may be required.

Position Type: Support Services - Safety Guard
Supervisor: District Investigator
Work Location: District Wide
Work Hours: 8.0 hours/Day
Contract Length: 192 Days
Salary: $29,042.00/year

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended for review in order to be considered for this position.