Part-Time Security Deerfield High School

Position Type

Part-Time Security

Date Posted

1/29/2024

Location

Deerfield High School

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Position Title: Part-Time Security Personnel (Not affliated with BGMS agreement)

Department: Security

Building: Deerfield High School

Reports To: Security Manager

Deadline: Open until filled

Hours: Days, Afternoons, Overnights, Weekends included (Not to exceed 29 hours a week)

Rate: $17.00/hour

Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Security Manager, the person in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all occupants of the buildings.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required.
• Some training or college in law enforcement preferred.
• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Welcome patrons and assist them as needed.
• Monitor all facilities such as but not limited to exits, windows, doors, offices, gyms, pool, penthouse, filter room, boiler room, etc.
• Off-hour monitoring of outdoor areas, including parking lots and fields.
• Monitor students and ensure safe and appropriate behavior.
• Observe and monitor internal and external traffic.
• Manage problematic issues with diplomacy.
• Assist those utilizing facilities.
• Contact Maintenance when problems arise.
• During the winter months monitor conditions of drives, lots, and walks, and report any snow/ice concerns to the grounds person on call.
• Report incidents to police and/or supervisors when necessary.
• Deters inappropriate student behavior through high visibility in student areas and the development of positive student interactions.
• Performs other duties which may from time to time be assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with students and adults in a positive manner.
• The ability to resolve and/or deescalate tense or volatile situations.
• The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Possess common sense, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability to appropriately deal with day-to-day instruction and supervisory situations.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues that supports a cooperative work environment.
• The ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of employee, student, and other sensitive District information.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Computer knowledge for accessing information or screening visitors to the school or district activities.
• The ability to learn and operate new software security systems.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral, and distant vision. The ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines, and computers, and communicating with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding office activities. Must be able to drive district vehicles.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students including taking actions that prevent or stop disruptions or fights involving students and/or adults.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.