GENERAL Summary

The Security Guard reports to the Director of Security and is responsible for securing the building during the day and at night, activating the alarm, accounting for people entering/exiting the building, and monitoring the security of the building. Other duties include the completion of minor tasks and being on call to handle problems that arise after hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secures the building and accounts for people entering/exiting the building utilizing the School Pass Visitor Management System.
• Conducts interior/exterior patrols while also completing a general inspection of the building.
• Monitors surveillance camera system within the school and adjacent parking lots.
• Carpool Duty as assigned.
• Serves as liaison between the school and night cleaning crew.
• Assists with the orientation of any outside contracted security guards and communicates any problems to the School.
• Supports the evening and external programs events as needed and as other duties permit.
• Complies with all safety procedures received during training.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time by the Director of Security or the Head of School.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read simple instructions and operate independently during shift.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and authoritative verbal communication skills.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge and basic experience using electronic email (e.g., Outlook, etc.), a computer and smartphone is essential.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to learn the layout of the property and buildings. Must acquire working knowledge of Roland Park Country School organizational policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and be able to provide proof of such vaccination.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• At least two years of safety and/or security experience required. Specialized training or certification in safety and security preferred.
• Valid MD driver's license required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work regularly requires sustained concentration.
• Work requires considerable physical effort or manual dexterity. Must be able to patrol the property and access all areas quickly.
• Must be able to identify, monitor and assist with the capture and detention of any individual.
• Sufficient vision (with correction) to read and to observe more distant objects.
• Ability to do considerable walking in order to make rounds of facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Sufficient stamina to work outside in bad weather conditions when required.
• Work requires climbing, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds at a time, fingering, grasping, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, and repetitive motions.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs.
• Requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Part-time, non-exempt, 12-month position.
• Variable hours, up to 25 hours per week.
• Generally, works between 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and occasionally work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as business requires.
• The worker is subject to outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Benefits are subject to all relevant school policies and practices.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

A background check (including criminal records and employment history review) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin work with RPCS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status or start of employment.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Occasional local travel to other campus sites may be required.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.