Security Guard - School

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators and will either open or close the school building.

This is a full-time 10 month position.

Works Closely with: Other Security Guards & Custodians

• 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.
• Close the building at night, set alarm, make sure all lights are off and people are out of the building
• 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
• If on 12-month contract, during summer help clean, paint, and move furniture

Hours are flexible.

Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required for special events. Some overtime may be available.

Required Skills/Training:

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

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan