Security Guard

Security Officer

Patrols buildings and grounds; enforces rules, regulations, and laws to maintain the security and safety of buildings, property, personnel and students.

School Year

In accordance with Board of Education policy.

None

Patrols school buildings and grounds by foot and vehicle to ensure personal and property safety.

Checks buildings for unlocked doors and windows; unauthorized visitors; vandalism; fire and other hazardous conditions; and proper operation of pumps, motors, and compressors.

Reports security problems and hazardous conditions to supervisor.

Operates time and date key station.

Maintains a log of shift activities and prepares incident reports.

Provides information and assistance to the public to assist them in locating buildings or individuals.

Escorts unauthorized visitors from grounds.

Restrains disturbed or unruly students until help comes.

Maintains building environmental equipment and makes routine adjustments to ensure proper operation and safety.

Removes snow.

Responds to maintenance custodial calls to determine the nature of the problem and the appropriate action.

This involves completing a work order, notifying the senior security guard of problems, and notifying appropriate maintenance staff of the problem.

Monitors boilers for proper operation.

Must be able to give and follow oral and written instructions; remain calm under stressful situations; and recall and record information concisely and accurately.

Must exercise tact, patience and discretion in dealing with people of varying backgrounds and temperament.

High School Diploma or GED certificate.

Must be 18 years old - 21 years old if working at the high school.

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, security and search techniques, and screening equipment.

Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Challenges include assisting in detaining unruly or disturbed students; searching buildings which were found unlocked; questioning and escorting unauthorized personnel off the premises; and calming distraught students, or the general public.

Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

Security officers are required to work a shift alone, often during inclement weather, and have contact with students who may be aggressive or hostile.