STEEL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SECURITY GUARD: PART-TIME/SUPPLEMENTAL

Position Summary

Provides security for the school district staff, students, buildings and property through patrol of

school building(s) and building perimeters, including parking lots, to prevent unauthorized visitors or

property damage and to provide for general building security; does related work as required.

● Monday-Friday during the school year - PT schedule

● Event work may be available

● Substitute work may be available

Job Duties

Under general supervision of the Steel Valley Chief of Police, security guards are responsible for maintaining overall security for all occupants and property of the assigned school district buildings, parking lots and sites in accordance with established security procedures. This classification is unarmed and does not have the power to arrest individuals for security breaches. This position is distinguished from the Safety and Security Officer in that this position is not responsible for conducting inspections of buildings and grounds for hazardous conditions and/or safety violations.

The security guard must comply with the duties outlined by their superior.

Qualifications and Required Documents

● Security/Law Enforcement/Corrections Experience (Preferred)

● Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) less than 5 years old

● Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) less than 5 years old

● FBI Criminal History Record (Act 114) less than 5 years old

● Pennsylvania School Security Officer (Act 67) training and credentials

If the document is past the 1-year range, the original clearance that was received at the time of initial request must be provided. Proof of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.

● Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.

● Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.

● Supervises and directs pupil movement.

● Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of

security or emergency situations.

● Operates metal detectors and conducts searches when directed to do so.

● Investigates student violations of school board policies and prepares reports of the results.

● Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student

offenses and law violations.

● Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.

● Supervises classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.

● Maintains security records, logs and reports.

● Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

● Night and weekend work is available for extra hours during school dances, sporting events

and other events as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function

outlined above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

● Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a

keyboard, and use a lock and key.

● Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

● Must speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly

● Articulate information in an emergency situation.

● Must have physical agility and strength to defend self and detain persons using force if

necessary.

● Must have the visual acuity necessary to observe general surroundings/activities and

comprehend student movement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Homestead, PA 15120 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Homestead, PA 15120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person