Security Guard (Level 1) - 8hrs, Derby High School

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Security Guard Job Description

Purpose: Under the supervision of the school administration, the
security guard performs duties in the protection of persons
and property, and preservation of order in the school in
accordance with school district rules and policies. The main
responsibilities of this position include enforcing all school
policies, parking enforcement, interaction with students and
providing assistance to students and staff when needed.
This employee will be required to exercise initiative and
discretion when faced with emergency conditions. This work
involves an element of personal danger.

Responsible to: Safety/Security Officer & Building Principal

Salary: Security Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 1

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt

Date: July 2023

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent.
2. One year of security or law enforcement experience preferred.
3. Ability and interest in acquiring additional information and skill in regard to job

responsibilities.
4. Valid Kansas driver’s license.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

a. Must acquire full knowledge of applicable Kansas law and
local ordinances.

b. Enforce school policy.
c. Provide necessary and required information to school, law, and

court officials.
d. Follow the direction of the school administration.
e. Assist the School Resource Officer.
f. Patrol parking lot and school grounds.
g. Learn and operate video surveillance system.
h. Ability to communicate effectively and apply conflict resolution

techniques.
i. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and

community.

j. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
k. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
l. Support the value of an education.
m. Support the philosophy and mission of Derby Public Schools.
n. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

2. Physical Requirements/Environment Conditions:

a. Requires the ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged
periods.

b. Between 5 to 10% of the time requires the ability to manually move,
lift, carry, or push objects of 150 pounds or more.
c. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.

d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowed environment.
e. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

1. Enforce parking regulations.
2. Be present during all passing and lunch periods.
3. Detain combative or disorderly students.
4. Complete paper work as needed.
5. Ensure against the presence of unauthorized people on campus.
6. Assist with supervision of students when and where instructed by

administration.
7. Escort students throughout building and campus.
8. Assist with the creation and distribution of student ID cards.
9. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Safety/Security Officer, Building Principal,

or Superintendent which are consistent with the general requirements and
qualifications of the position.