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.

Works Closely with

• Other Security Guards
• Custodians

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. These may include but are not limited to:
  • 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