Security Guard

About the role

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive security services for the Nashua Senior High School(s). Duties include patrolling the interior and exterior of the campus; monitoring security cameras, access control systems, and alarms; responding to security incidents; checking in students, visitors, and vendors; creating and issuing student and visitor credentials; directing traffic; enforcing parking regulations; and maintaining the security of school grounds and parking areas. The position also assists in identifying students who violate school rules and supports efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors, and school facilities. In addition, the individual serves as a substitute school crossing guard and provides security support at other Nashua School District schools as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security camera terminals and access control, responding to security calls
• Dispatch other security guards/monitors to security calls
• Create credentials for students, visitors and staff
• Screen students and visitors before allowing building access
• Patrol inside campus of building and assist in identifying students who violate school rules
• Manage traffic and parking control, parking lot and school grounds security
• Serve as a substitute school crossing guard when assigned
• Assist with security matters at other NSD schools when assigned
• Follow all safety rules & regulations, industry-standard practices and federal/state/city/school district policies, as outlined in the NSD Security Handbook or provided in training and orientation
• Maintain assigned work spaces and security vehicle (as assigned) in a secure, neat and orderly condition
• Complete all required administrative work in a complete and timely fashion
• Provide recommendations to Plant Operations Supervisor for correction of safety violations, inoperable equipment and vandalism
• Work on labor pool for movement of school district property
• Perform other duties related to the primary scope of this position description

Requirements

• At least two (2) years experience working in security or police field, with a thorough knowledge of associated procedures and methods
• High School graduate degree or equivalent
• Ability to relate well verbally and in writing with school district staff, students and the public
• A valid New Hampshire Driver's License
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties including the ability to walk, bend, sit and stand for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather; climb stairs & ladders; lift and carry objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as duties dictate

Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic (school district or college/university) or similar institutional environment is preferred but not required

Pay

$25.09/hour (Grade 2) after 90 day probationary period (during probationary period, the wage rate will be $2.00 less). Grade 2 as defined in the collective bargaining agreement made and entered into by the Nashua School District and Local 365/Council 93 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

Schedule

School Year, 6:30AM to 2:30PM