Security Guard

Security Guard

Silver City Consolidated School District 1 District Wide - Silver City, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Silver City Consolidated School District 1

Job : 5557862

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Silver Consolidated School District

Job Description

The SCSD is an EEOC employer

Position: Security Guard

Supervisor: Associate Superintendent

General

Job Description:

To maintain the security and safety of the student body, faculty and staff. Patrol campus and maintain security of buildings and grounds.

• Provide a safe, secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
• Helps to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.
• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents and others.
• Regulate students’ behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots, and other open areas.
• Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or police when necessary.
• Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.
• Investigate, review, and report to school administration and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of law.
• Patrol and confront unauthorized persons for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.
• Assist law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.
• Direct traffic and parking on campus, check vehicles for proper parking authorizations, and determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints files with law enforcement have been signed off by the principal or their designated representative.
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by the principal.
• Supervise and patrol assigned school activities.
• Observe and report violations of safety and health codes.
• Demonstrate problem solving and responsible decision making skills.
• Perform if other tasks as may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.

• Maintain and project professional appearances as it relates to job performance.
• Patrol and set up for after school events as assigned.
• Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.
• Monitor security surveillance equipment to protect facilities and assets.
• Submit work orders as needed.

• Proof that the retired or former law enforcement officer was certified and commissioned for no less than five (5) years and left law enforcement in good standings.
• Successful completion of school security personnel training.
• Proof of up-to-date firearms training.
• A backgroud check that indicates the person has not been convicted of a crime or engaged in behavior that violates the School Personnel Act; and any other conditions required by law or PED Regulations.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the task assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of security procedures.
• Private security or public police experience preferred, including knowledge of schools and local laws (including search and seizure).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic First Aid knowledge preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Sitting and/or driving for long periods of time, standing and/or walking for long periods of time, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, moving light furniture and/or equipment, walking several hours per day in hallways and outside. Must be able to work in heat and cold environments as seasonal temperatures…