Main Entrance Security Guard & Lead Security

Princeton Day School is seeking a Full-Time Main Entrance Security Guard & Lead Security
. This position serves as a highly visible member of the Campus Safety team responsible for protecting the safety, security, and daily operational continuity of an independent school serving approximately 1,200 students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors. Responsibilities extend beyond traditional security functions to include campus operations support, student attendance management, emergency preparedness, policy implementation, traffic and parking operations, and collaboration with school leadership to maintain a safe, welcoming, and student-centered environment.

The position provides a consistent and professional presence at the Main Entrance/Reception Area while maintaining campus-wide security responsibilities. The employee exercises independent judgment in responding to routine and emergency situations while balancing security, customer service, confidentiality, and the educational mission of the School.

In the absence of the Director of Safety and Security, the employee will assume the responsibilities of the Director as delegated by the School and will serve as the primary point of contact for Campus Safety matters. In such circumstances, the employee is responsible for the direction and supervision of Campus Safety/security staff and for maintaining continuity of Campus Safety operations.

• Maintain a highly visible security presence throughout campus to deter criminal activity, promote a safe learning environment, and preserve order.
• Monitor and control the Main Entrance/Reception Area during the regular business day.
• Oversee, operate, and enforce Visitor Management System requirements for all building visitors.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, students, visitors, contractors, and other authorized persons.
• Build positive, strong, and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, visitors, and other School constituents.
• Patrol school buildings and grounds to identify security concerns, safety hazards, maintenance issues, and other conditions requiring attention.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, disturbances, medical incidents, suspicious activity, policy violations, and other security-related events.
• Coordinate with local police, fire, emergency medical services, and other outside agencies during incidents requiring external response.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into accidents, vandalism, suspicious activity, policy violations, and other incidents.
• Review CCTV footage and security system activity as required.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and maintain appropriate documentation of daily activities, irregularities, equipment or property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, and unusual occurrences.
• Monitor fire alarm, sprinkler, intrusion detection, access control, and related building security systems.
• Inspect and monitor security systems, equipment, and machinery for proper operation and evidence of tampering and contact appropriate contractors when necessary.
• Investigate reported or observed malfunctions involving temperature, lighting, open windows, security systems, and other building conditions.
• Monitor building systems, including HVAC, furnace, and boiler systems.
• Complete minor quick-fixes and adjustments when appropriate to address immediate operational or safety needs.
• Detect safety hazards, including conditions relevant to applicable fire codes, while monitoring for weaknesses in building security.
• Investigate vandalism and take appropriate action pending police response.
• Warn persons of policy infractions or violations and take appropriate action, including requesting removal…