SCHOOL SECURITY GUARD (PART TIME)

Responsibilities

• Patrols hallways and lavatories.
• Periodic check of exterior grounds including parking lots.
• Breaking up fights between students and intervening in other conflicts as needed.
• Investigation of incidents such as threats, thefts, potential fights and gang activity.
• Works at Report Card Conferences twice a year and graduation exercises in June.
• Works at school functions at the request of the building principal.
• Operates hand-held metal detectors when a situation warrants their use.
• Questions visitors entering the school building.
• Attends training seminars and in-service workshops as scheduled.
• Sets In-School Incident Reports to the building principal and Director of School Policy and Security.
• Wears proper uniform at all times during working hours and when assigned to overtime details.
• Does not wear handcuffs, badges, mace, guns, or other police-related equipment.
• Notifies BOTH the school you are assigned to and the Office of School Police and Security by the start of your shift when absent (275-1125-Voicemail).
• Maintains professional demeanor and radio discipline at all times.
• No swearing or arguing will be allowed.
• Maintains contact with the building principal, teachers, staff, students, and the general public.
• Maintains order in the school building, helping to promote a secure environment conducive to a positive educational experience.
• MUST notify the principal and security office (203-275-1125) when leaving the building.

Benefits

TWENTY-minute paid lunch period is provided. Security Officers are not permitted to leave the building during lunch period unless approved by principal and security director.

Requirements

• Must have State Mandated Security Guard Card or the ability to obtain a card within 60 days.