Security Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Security Specialist ensures the premises, personnel, and students are secure at all times. This position patrols the campus and monitors the surveillance equipment to prevent any breaches of security. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Know all of the duties and procedures specified in the American Heritage “Safety & Security Procedures” manual and perform duties as assigned to security personnel as specified in the manual. 

• Maintain a secure environment by patrolling assigned posts on foot or by golfcart.

  • Must be at post at all times until relieved by a Security personnel. 

• Protect, secure, and provide assistance to the personnel, students, guests, visitors, and/or property of the school. 

• Direct traffic

  • Perform traffic control to enforce speed limits. 

• Limit access to the property by vehicles and personnel traffic. 

• Screen employees, guests, and visitors to the school facilities by closely reviewing ID badges and other means of identification. 

  • Scanning and logging visitor information into the Vistor Management System

  • Monitor the visitor sign-in log; record the visitor’s name, address, and place visited and direct them to the appropriate office or arrange for escorts when needed. 

• Monitor security alarms and fire systems. 

• Assist Principals with students during a fire evacuation, fire drills, evacuations, lockdowns, or other emergency situations. 

• Protect property from the danger of sabotage, espionage, and intrusion. 

• Detect and observe any unusual or abnormal conditions; assess the situation and institute emergency procedures via radio or telephone. 

• Act to prevent further destruction or loss of property, protect people, or overcome and apprehend persons who precipitated the emergency. 

  • Respond to alarms and/or telephone/radio calls by determining and taking appropriate action. 

• Maintain radio communication with other Security Specialists and the Director of Security. 

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct roving patrols and fixed posts

• Provide additional documentation regarding reports to the Director of Security

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Previous military or law enforcement experience is required

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Possess good interpersonal skills 

• Vigilant 

• Attention to detail

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Surveillance office

• Work in various/extreme weather conditions 

• Various posts outside across campus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking

• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and reach