Security Worker

Position Overview

Title: Security Worker (2026‑27 School Year)
Job : 1490 Location: Gates Chili CSD

This is a responsible position involving the security of valuable property and supplies, at times when employees who are normally responsible for their care and use are not present. In school district settings, the employee is responsible for monitoring and attempting to prevent disruptive behavior. Depending upon assignment, work may be performed during the day, late hours of the night, early hours of the morning and weekends.

General supervision is received from an administrative employee of a higher rank. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Pay: $19.42 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

• Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance –
  Yes
• Qualifies for Paid Personal Time –
  Yes
• Qualifies for Paid Sick Time –
  Yes
• Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time –
  No

Schedule: Full‑time; 10‑month (works student calendar) or 12‑month

• Assists with overall safety/security surveillance;
• Conducts periodic rounds, ensuring windows, doors, and entrances are closed and locked;
• Monitors and attempts to prevent disruptive behavior in schools or county-owned/leased facilities according to agency policies and procedures;
• Prevents admittance of unauthorized persons;
• Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances;
• Prevents damage to property;
• Assists local fire department with fire alarms and bomb scares;
• Monitors vehicle and personnel movement on school or county property;
• Opens all doors on schedule allowing public to enter;
• Writes simple activity reports concerning incidents such as vandalism, theft, or other disruptive activity;
• Checks valves, boiler pressure, and water level to ensure operating order.

• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Uses field-related equipment as required.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations used in the performance of duties.

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Good knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a security worker; ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations; ability to climb stairs and walk moderate distances swiftly; ability to write simple incident reports; ability to operate two-way radios; ability to read, write and speak English; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to check valves, boiler pressure and water level to ensure operating order;

willingness to work nights or unusual shifts; integrity; reliability; courage; sobriety; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Experience as a security guard or security officer may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State is required.
• Depending upon assignment, a physical examination may be required.
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• This is a competitive position under Monroe County Civil Service. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Currently possess the Monroe County Civil Service Title of Security Worker;
• Have held the Monroe County Civil Service Title of Security Worker within the last four years;
• Appear on the current list of eligibles for the title of Security Worker (only) as established and provided to the Gates Chili Central School District by the Monroe County Department of Human Resources and Civil Service. Lists of eligibles established as a result of examinations for any other title do not satisfy this requirement.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.