School Security Officer

Position Type:

Security/Security - Seasonal

Date Posted:

2/21/2024

Location:

Anna L. Klein

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School Security Officer

Job Description

We're looking for a highly competent security officer to join our school staff to monitor the premises and protect our valued students and staff. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience as a security officer or guard, as well as training in self-defense and first aid. He or she will have a sharp eye with quick reaction time in the detection of any suspicious or criminal behavior, and prevention of theft or vandalism.

Objectives of this Role

• Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control

• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner

• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately

• Maintain the company's reputation with professionalism and legal compliance

• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Patrol property on foot, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and fence perimeter are secure in all weather conditions

• Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents

• Control and monitor surveillance equipment, and perform building and equipment inspections

• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry,restraining trespassers, and direct heavy traffic during start and end of business hours

• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures

• Secure all doors, windows, and exits, depending on shift

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Registered security officer

• Proven experience as security officer

• Helpful, courteous attitude

• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense

• MMPI - Psychological testing, if armed or otherwise required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems

• Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems

• Law enforcement experience

• Carry permit or eligiblity