Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach Campus is seeking a Security Specialist. Law Enforcement or Military Background is required.

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

• Free Day Summer Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

• Yearly cash bonuses

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Free Continuing Education available

• * This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Security Specialist ensures the premises, personnel, and students are secure at all times. This position patrols the campus and monitors the surveillance equipment to prevent any breaches of security.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Know all of the duties and procedures specified in the American Heritage “Safety & Security Procedures” manual and perform duties as assigned to security personnel as specified in the manual.

• Maintain a secure environment by patrolling assigned posts on foot or in a vehicle.

  • Must be at post at all times until relieved by a Security Specialist.

• Conduct roving patrols.

• Protect, secure, and provide assistance to the personnel, students, guests, visitors, and/or property of the school.

• Entry of reports.

• Prepare and maintain daily logs and records of incidents and hazardous conditions.

• Direct traffic. Issue citations for speeding, parking, and other violations of rules and regulations. Take statements from principles and witnesses of infractions and issue reports to the Director of Security. Perform traffic control to enforce speed limits.

• Limit access to the property by vehicles and personnel traffic.

• Screen employees, guests, and visitors to the school facilities by closely reviewing ID badges and other means of identification.

• Monitor security alarms and fire systems. Assist Principals with students during a fire evacuation, fire drills, evacuations, lockdowns, or other emergency situations.

• Protect property from the danger of sabotage, espionage, and intrusion. Detect and observe any unusual or abnormal conditions; assess the situation and institute emergency procedures via radio or telephone.

• Act to prevent further destruction or loss of property, protect people, or overcome and apprehend persons who precipitated the emergency.

  • Respond to alarms and/or telephone/radio calls by determining and taking appropriate action.

• Monitor the visitor sign-in/sign-out log; record the visitor’s name, address, and place visited and direct them to the appropriate office or arrange for escorts when needed.

• Maintain radio communication with other Security Specialists and the Director of Security.

• Relay messages and dispatch patrols and equipment to meet routine and emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Previous military or law enforcement experience is required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess good interpersonal skills

• Vigilant

• Attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Surveillance office

• Work in various/extreme weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking

• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and reach

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.