SECURITY GUARD

SALARY: $14.41 Grade 20 Step 1

 JOB GOAL:

Responsible for monitoring campus to ensure the safety and security of students, staff and visitors and takes action to handle inappropriate or endangering situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following statements of essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequencies, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitor students in building and/or on campus. Watch for unauthorized persons, suspicious/criminal activity, disturbances, fights and school rule violations, report to proper authorities.
• Monitor surveillance camera system, conduct camera searches, and prepare back-up of incidents for law enforcement as needed.
• Reports vandalism and other improper or illegal acts. Observe and gather information regarding students using alcohol, drugs, gang activity and/or any other illegal activity.
• Assist administration as needed.
• Provides information and assistance to law enforcement officers and district superintendent.
• Monitor traffic flow before and after school and at functions.
• Conduct building sweep and secure assigned areas as requested.
• Prepare incident reports and statistical reports as requested.
• Escort students and visitors as needed.
• Assist staff with students who are disciplined and walk students to administration offices.
• Ensure students, staff, and visitors adhere to school board policies and regulations while on campus.
• Assist with evacuation of building during drills and actual emergencies or emergency lockdowns and review and update crisis intervention plan and/or evacuation procedures.
• May use a video camera and tape various activities. ? Perform other related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus specialized courses in criminal justice or education related courses preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in law enforcement or in security related fields preferred.
• Experience working with children and adolescents recommended.

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Personal computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to intervene in physical altercations or physically restrain people.
• District policies and procedures.
• General safety procedures and practices.
• General campus security measures.
• Maintain orderly conditions on school grounds.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school district and law enforcement.