Security Guard

The Security Guard assists in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment for students, employees, visitors, and district property. The employee monitors assigned school buildings, grounds, entrances, parking areas, and school activities; assists with visitor management and access control; identifies and reports safety or security concerns; and responds appropriately to incidents in accordance with district procedures.

The Security Guard works cooperatively with school administrators, School Resource Officers, law enforcement personnel, and other district employees. This position does not replace the responsibilities or authority of a certified Law enforcement officer.

SALARY:
To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

• Monitor school buildings, entrances, hallways, parking areas, athletic facilities, grounds, and other assigned areas.
• Assist with controlling access to school facilities and ensuring visitors follow district and school check-in procedures.
• Observe individuals entering and leaving school property and report suspicious or unauthorized activity.
• Conduct routine security checks of doors, gates, parking lots, and other designated areas.
• Assist administrators with maintaining a safe and orderly district/school environment.
• Monitor student arrival, dismissal, class transitions, extracurricular events, and other high-traffic activities as assigned.
• Assist with traffic and pedestrian flow on school property.
• Respond promptly to requests for security assistance.
• Help de-escalate disruptive situations using appropriate verbal communication and conflict-resolution techniques.
• Immediately report threats, weapons, suspicious activity, safety hazards, criminal activity, or other emergencies to the appropriate administrator and/or law enforcement agency.
• Assist with emergency response procedures, including evacuations, lockdowns, severe weather procedures, and other school safety protocols.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and prepare incident or security reports when required.
• Assist with securing buildings and designated areas before, during, and after school activities.
• Support security at athletic contests, meetings, programs, graduation ceremonies, and other district-sponsored events when assigned.
• Protect district property from theft, vandalism, unauthorized use, or damage.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, investigations, and sensitive security information.
• Follow all Board policies, school procedures, safety requirements, and directives from assigned supervisors.
• Participate in required professional development, safety drills, and security training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic safety and security practices.
• Strong observation and situational-awareness skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Conflict-resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to interact appropriately with children and adolescents.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employees, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond appropriately during emergency situations.
• Ability to follow established chains of command and emergency procedures.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to prepare reports and use district security systems as required.

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Patrol buildings,…