Description

School Security Guard

Position Summary:
Security guards are required to work in a school setting. At the assigned school and under the direction of a supervisor, security guards will maintain order, reduce injury and property loss, provide routine protection of the facilities by making continuous tours throughout the building, serve as an initial security and safety responder for events, and escalate and/or report incidents as appropriate. They are expected to respond politely and in a courteous, professional manner to staff concerns.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned areas within the school premises.
• Assist in maintaining overall security of the building or grounds.
• Patrol the buildings and grounds as scheduled to deter unauthorized access and ensure safety.
• Ensure that all doors are properly secured.
• Regularly inspect corridors and stairwells for any security breaches.
• Maintain a high level of visibility and awareness at all times.
• Report any breaches of security to the client and supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Report to school administration as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in security or related field preferred but not required.
• Ability to maintain composure and act decisively in potentially stressful situations.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with staff, students, and visitors.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work weekends, primarily Saturdays and Sundays, 1st shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
• These are variable hourly positions and can change based on the needs of the business.
• Starting pay: $15.00/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to do heavy foot patrol, standing/walking for 12-hour shifts (in all types of weather, if applicable).
• Friendly, customer service-oriented attitude and ability to work with children.
• Must be able to pass background and drug screening.
• Fit for heavy foot patrol (standing and walking for 12 hours).
• Flexible scheduling and availability, including weekends for events.
• Possession of a PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card).
• Possession of a 20-hour security certificate.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned areas within the school premises.
• Assist in maintaining overall security of the building or grounds.
• Patrol the buildings and grounds as scheduled to deter unauthorized access and ensure safety.
• Ensure that all doors are properly secured.
• Regularly inspect corridors and stairwells for any security breaches.
• Maintain a high level of visibility and awareness at all times.
• Report any breaches of security to the client and supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Report to school administration as appropriate.

Schedule:

• These are variable hourly positions and can change based on the needs of the business.
• Starting pay: $15.00/hour.
• Weekends primarily, 1st shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/M/D/V/F