Security Guard - Gainesville High School Student Activity Center for the 2026-2027 School Year

About the role

Under direct supervision of the Principal, patrol school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors at Gainesville High School Student Activities Center. Reports to the Principal; FLSA status: Non‑exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and school district property in accordance with school district policies.
• Conduct ongoing security patrols of grounds on foot to ensure a safe school environment.
• Enforce Board policies regarding smoking, vaping, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
• Report concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to the principal and/or designee.
• Encourage appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations.
• Monitor entrances and exits and prevent unauthorized access of the buildings.
• Assist school administrators with investigations as assigned.
• Monitor grounds in afternoons and evenings to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
• Watch for and report irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Provide support in case of campus emergencies.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including OSHA, and Electronic Surveillance laws.
• Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal, security guards, and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students, faculty, and visitors.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree preferred.
• Successful experience in security or law enforcement.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of basic First Aid, preferred.
• Experience working in public safety, preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, required.
• Maintenance of criminal history check required for all employees.

Schedule

Work calendar: 180 days.