Security Guard - School

Jersey City , United States
full-time

AI overview

Ensure a safe environment for students and staff by monitoring access, enforcing policies, and providing support during confrontational situations.

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators and will either open or close the school building.

This is a full-time 10 month position.

Works Closely with: Other Security Guards & Custodians

  • Ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed on campus
  • Enforce guest/visitor policies
  • Provide support to teachers and administrators during confrontational situations
  • Monitor campus access points as assigned
  • Greet campus guests, ascertain reason for visit and implement visitor protocols as appropriate
  • Monitor school parking lots and direct traffic throughout day and during dismissal
  • Use phone system to call teachers and staff when visitors arrive
  • Perform assigned duties during emergency drills
  • Escort parents and students to classes as requested
  • Share responsibility for outdoor recess monitoring
  • Log any security incidents in the security log book. Write summary report for any significant security incidents that occur within two hours of the event.
  • Close the building at night, set alarm, make sure all lights are off and people are out of the building
  • Close and lock gates
  • Perform occasional custodial services as asked. These may include but are not limited to:
  • Adjusting room temperatures
  • Setting up or taking down tables
  • Mopping and/or sweeping floors
  • Emptying trash
  • Help direct traffic for bus pick-up
  • If on 12-month contract, during summer help clean, paint, and move furniture

Hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Occasional weekend and additional evening hours may be required for special events. Some overtime may be available.

Requirements

Required Skills/Training:

Current SORA license

DOE Criminal Background Check

Experience providing security in a school setting

Ability to work outside for 1-2 hours at a time

Reference checks

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Health insurance
  • Retirement plan: Retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off: Paid time off

Jersey City's fastest-growing charter schools, serving K-12 students from every neighborhood at 4 campuses!

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