Full-Time Security Guard 2026-2027
About the role
Trinity Prep seeks an individual who will protect people on campus and guard school property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the designated duties and responsibilities Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This position will remain open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of school property.
- Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
- Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
- Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
- Call the police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Permits authorized persons to enter property upon review of proper identification and verification through background verification software.
- Makes sure security cameras are monitored when in the Security office.
- Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
- Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the main entrance to maintain orderly flow.
- Writes security reports.
- Must be able to work some holidays, after hours events and occasional weekends.
Qualifications and Experience
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven success working collaboratively with other members of the security department and school personnel.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Basic skills with word processing software and email.
- Class D Security License required.
- CPR certification can be gained upon hiring.
- Must be able to pass a Jessica Lunsford Level II background check and drug test.
- Must be able to work around children.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this position, the employees are regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employees are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 403(b) plans.
Employee Nondiscrimination Policy
Trinity Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Safeguarding for Children and Youth
Trinity Preparatory School of Florida is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of its students and expects all faculty, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process at TPSF is carried out in accordance with recommendations of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on Protection for Children and Youth from Abuse and includes rigorous background checks prior to appointment and additional training after appointment.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should complete an application through the below link: APPLY NOW