Security Guard (3rd Shift)

Saint Mary’s School is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12. The School is the fourth oldest girls’ boarding and day school in the country and is located on a beautiful 23-acre campus in the heart of Raleigh, within walking distance to many restaurants and attractions the City of Oaks has to offer.  Raleigh-Durham, NC is ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States by US News & World Report.

Saint Mary’s School is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to work on a beautiful historic campus beginning immediately. This benefited position includes meals in the dining hall.

The Security Guard reports directly to the Director of Security.  This position is responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of employees, students, visitors, and School property/facilities, twenty-four (24) hours a day. 

Opportunities are available for third shift duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• ·    Perform campus security patrols by foot or golf cart to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• ·    Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, students, visitors, and other individuals to maintain a secure premise.
• ·    Ensure only authorized people are on campus; deal appropriately with unauthorized personnel.
• ·    Assist in the resolution of any conflicts on campus.
• ·    Conduct inspections of building, mechanical rooms and vehicles.
• ·    Perform monthly inspections on security and fire alarm equipment and access control systems.
• ·    Operate camera systems, communications systems, and fire alarm systems according to  procedures.
• ·    Respond to campus emergencies quickly and effectively by contacting appropriate Emergency Services personnel as it applies to various situations.
• ·    Provide guidance in unusual situations or emergencies.
• ·    Keep records and prepare reports.  Investigate and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security related situations. 
• ·    Provide a safe and secure environment for all campus events and activities.
• ·    Control and direct parking across campus.
• ·    Escort or provide directions to individuals to specified locations on campus.
• ·    Start-up and shut down building support equipment.
• ·    Provide any needed assistance to students, employees and visitors within the security guidelines.
• ·    Interact frequently with students, employees, parents, visitors, alumna, and the campus community in a manner that supports a positive impression of the School.
• ·    Assist in the assignment and distribution of school vehicles.
• ·    All other duties as assigned or needed.

·     Perform weekend and night responsibilities to support the life of the residential community and the academic program as required by your position or requested by your manager/supervisor. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee in this position. Employees are required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by those authorized to give instructions or assignments.