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.
• The Security guard will provide assistance to all students, parents, staff members, and visitors by either personally resolving problems or referring them to the appropriate person for assistance.
• 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
• 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-06