Job Description

POSITION: Security Guard

SCHOOL: Family Life Academy Charter Schools

SALARY: $18.00 to $22.00 per Hour

SCHEDULE: Flexible 12 Months 

The School Security Guard will be assigned to single or multiple posts during their shift to enforce school rules and security protocol; ensure the security of the students, staff, parents, and visitors; and prevent damage to the school facilities. He/She will establish a rapport with the students, staff, and visitors to provide an atmosphere that is safe, secure, and conducive to the proper functioning of the school. The Security guard will assist all students, parents, staff members, and visitors by personally resolving problems or referring them to the appropriate person. Work will require independent judgment and is performed under the supervision of the Security Guard supervisor for his/her shift who will provide annual evaluations.

 

Essential Job Functions 

• Monitor the main lobbies and entrances and other areas of the school building while on a post in person and or by utilizing the CCTV system
• Access control of the various building entrances and exits
• Welcome and greet students, staff, and visitors with courtesy, professionalism, and respect as per our school mission
• Communicate school policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, and visitors to ensure their understanding of policies and the potential consequences of violation
• Confront unauthorized persons for questioning, rerouting or detaining them as appropriate and issuing verbal trespass warnings to people not on school premises for legitimate reasons; call for assistance as needed
• Report any inappropriate activities or unauthorized persons on or around schools
• Escort students as may be required to ensure students are at appropriate locations
• Resolve student conflicts safely and professionally, making referrals involving student misconduct as appropriate
• Assist other personnel as required to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective work and learning environment
• Offers observations that will improve and safeguard the schools
• Excellent Time and Attendance required

Qualifications

• A current New York State security guard license is required
• Possesses a valid F07 - Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor  (within the first 90 days of employment)
• Minimum of two years experience or security experience in a school setting or substantial contact with youth in a recreational setting
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and complaints
• Courtesy, professionalism, and respect when dealing with others
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions 
• Human relation skills to resolve confrontation, affect the behavior of others, and convey a positive image of the school
• Ability to observe accurately, recalling faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places.
• Ability to administer first aid in emergencies (training will be provided)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons
• Excellent time and attendance required
• NYS Fingerprint Clearance 

Working hours depend on the specific position, which is full-time. Certain days of the year may require the guards to change or modify their hours. All employees are expected to exhibit flexibility with their schedule and dress in uniform/uniform color at all times of service

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