Part Time Weekend Security Aide

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Reports to : Security Director

Schedule & Hours : Saturdays and Sundays; Hours will be as needed (less than 20 hours a week)

Salary : $21.00/hour

School Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The Part-Time Weekend Security Aide staffs Breck’s security desk during weekend and evening events and rentals. This person serves as the welcoming front door for guests, renters, and vendors and as a knowledgeable first responder for building and security issues. The role goes beyond opening and securing buildings. The Aide is expected to understand our access control, camera, and alarm systems, to resolve routine issues independently, and to escalate to on-call facilities staff, the Security Director, or emergency services only when appropriate. The Aide will also cover security desk absences as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the security desk and all related functions during weekend and evening events and rentals.
• Monitor entrances and access control, and open and secure buildings according to the event schedule.
• Welcome and direct guests, renters, and vendors, and use the campus event calendar to answer questions and route requests.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and building conditions, and troubleshoot and resolve routine issues independently.
• Follow established escalation procedures to contact on-call facilities staff, the Security Director, or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct building rounds before, during, and after events.
• Document incidents, building issues, and follow-up items, and report them to the Security Director.
• Assist with traffic and pedestrian flow during events as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance, including weekends and evenings.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to give clear and confident directions.
• Common sense and sound judgment under pressure.
• Comfort learning and using building technology systems.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and to work outdoors in all weather conditions when needed.

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduates are preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Reading and speaking knowledge of English.
• Previous experience as a police officer, EMS professional, or firefighter desired.
• CPR/First Aid certification required, or willingness to become certified upon hire.