Security Guard - School

About the role

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators. This is a full-time 10 month position. The guard works closely with other security guards and custodians. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required for special events, and some overtime may be available.

Responsibilities

• Log-in students when they arrive
• Ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed on campus
• Enforce guest/visitor policies
• Provide support to teachers and administrators during confrontational situations
• Monitor campus access points as assigned
• Greet campus guests, ascertain reason for visit and implement visitor protocols as appropriate
• Monitor school parking lots and direct traffic throughout day and during dismissal
• Use phone system to call teachers and staff when visitors arrive
• Perform assigned duties during emergency drills
• Escort parents and students to classes as requested
• Share responsibility for outdoor recess monitoring
• Log any security incidents in the security log book
• Write summary report for any significant security incidents that occur within two hours of the event
• Monitor camera system and use computer/iPad to log-in visitors and students
• Close and lock gates
• Perform occasional custodial services as asked (adjusting room temperatures, setting up or taking down tables, mopping and/or sweeping floors, emptying trash, help direct traffic for bus pick-up)

Requirements

• Current SORA license
• DOE Criminal Background Check
• Experience providing security in a school setting
• Ability to work outside for 1-2 hours at a time
• Reference checks

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan