What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security guard position at Family Life Academy Charter Schools?
Position Overview :
The School Security Guard will be assigned to single or multiple posts during their shift to enforce school rules and security protocol;
ensure the security of the students, staff, parents, and visitors; and prevent damage to the school facilities.
- Will establish a rapport with the students, staff, and visitors to provide an atmosphere that is safe, secure, and conducive to the proper functioning of the school.
- Work will require independent judgment and is performed under the supervision of the Security Guard supervisor for his / her shift who will provide annual evaluations.
Essential Job Functions :
- Monitor the main lobbies and entrances and other areas of the school building while on the post in person and or by utilizing the CCTV system
- Access control of the various building entrances and exits.
- Welcome and greet students, staff, and visitors with courtesy, professionalism, and respect as per our school mission.
- Communicate school policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, and visitors to ensure their understanding of policies and the potential consequences of violation.
- Confront unauthorized persons for questioning, rerouting or detaining them as appropriate and issuing verbal trespass warnings to people not on school premises for legitimate reasons;
call for assistance as needed.
- Report any inappropriate activities or unauthorized persons on or around schools.
- Escort students as may be required to ensure students are at appropriate locations.
- Resolve student conflicts in a safe and professional manner, making referrals involving student misconduct as appropriate.
- Assist other personnel as required to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective work and learning environment.
- Offers observations that will improve and safeguard the schools.
- Keep a log of visitor's entrance and exit.
- Excellent Time and Attendance.
Qualifications :
- A current New York State security guard license required.
- Minimum of two years experience or security experience in a school setting or substantial contact with youth in a recreational setting.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and / or complaints.
- Courtesy, professionalism, and respect when dealing with others.
- Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions.
- Human relation skills to resolve confrontation, affect the behavior of others, and convey a positive image of the school.
- Ability to observe accurately, recalling faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places.
- Ability to administer first aid in emergency situations (training will be provided).
- Sensitivity to cultural differences among individuals and groups of person.
- NYS Fingerprint Clearance.
Job Details :
- Working hours depend on the specific position, which is full-time.
- Certain days of the year may require the guards to change or modify their hours.
- All employees are expected to exhibit flexibility with their schedule and dress in uniform / uniform color at all times of service.
- Excellent Time & Attendance Required.
Last updated : 2024-11-04
Salary : $17 - $22
