Security Guards; Anticipated

Security Guards (Anticipated Openings )

Springfield Public Schools SCHOOL SAFETY SECURITY
- Springfield, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5519138
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Feb 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: FT
  - Full Year
• Salary: $20.33 to $20.53 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Administration >
  Safety/Security

DUTIES:

• Protect life and property at assigned school.
• Reports directly to the Principal of the school where assigned in cooperation with Safety and Security management.
• Greets, registers and screens visitors at the school entrance. Assigns visitor pass and directs them to the proper destination.
• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, and report violations of the law and or school policy.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Monitors and directs student movement throughout assigned school and properties.
• Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of Security or emergency situations.
• Operates metal detectors and conducts searches when directed to do so.
• Uses and performs guard tour program depending on school assignment.
• Assists with fire drills, lockdown drills and other emergency preparedness drills as necessary.
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by the safety/security department.
• Monitors and ensures smooth and safe traffic flow at arrival and dismissal.
• Remain highly visible at all times and serve as a resource for all students, staff and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate Administrator.
• Works closely with building custodians.
• Depending on assignment will assist in security related issues and activate after school hours for events such as open house and sporting events.

• Three to five years’ experience as Security Officer preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willingness and flexibility to work the schedule and location that best fits departmental needs.
• Must be City of Springfield resident.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Joseph Griffin, Manager of Safety & Security
• SCHOOL SAFETY SECURITY
• Phone:  Ext. 55352
• Email: griffinj