26-27 Door Monitor & Building Monitor - Evenings

Monitor the main entrance of Somerville High School during weekday evening hours, enforce security policies, and maintain a professional, courteous relationship with staff, students, and families while overseeing appropriate building use.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the front entrance and other designated exterior doors/gates; ensure doors are not propped open and remain locked.
• Verify identification, check in visitors, and issue passes following school policy.
• Assist students, staff, and visitors entering the building and direct them to appropriate locations.
• Conduct regular checks of the school building, including hallways and restrooms; monitor security cameras if applicable.
• Report, manage, and/or diffuse potential safety threats or unauthorized individuals; remove unauthorized persons from the building.
• Redirect people from unauthorized locations within the building.
• Coordinate with night custodial staff to ensure the building is fully cleared of visitors each evening.
• Maintain visitor logs and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make judgments and work under high levels of stress.
• Cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented demeanor.
• Courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, read and write, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend solutions.
• Active listening and conflict mediation skills.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism in all interactions with the public, students, and school staff.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reports to: The School Principal and Director of CTE

Schedule

• Part-time, yearly appointment.
• Monday - Friday, up to 19 hours per week.
• Evening hours: 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM.

Pay

$25 per hour worked.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance.
• Fingerprinting.