Security Guard

Job Summary

The Security Guard will support the safety and security of Herron High School campus through active monitoring and reporting.

Organizational Description

Herron Classical Schools is a community of scholars that advances timeless ideas and content, builds a culture of respect and trust, and engages in an urban environment in order to prepare students to be world-class citizens.

We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are structured around a classical methodology which emphasizes the classical art and literature of many cultures

The Herron Classical Schools Network (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) is a Mayor-sponsored charter network and a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Innovation Network. The Herron Classical Schools network operates with the authority to make decisions about all aspects of our schools and is overseen by its own board of directors. As Innovation schools, we partner with IPS to give students a broader base of resources while maintaining our status as tuition-free charter schools.

Our Core Values: Herron Classical Schools...

• Believes that every student is a scholar.
• Advances timeless ideas and content.
• Builds a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas.
• Serves as a catalyst for renewal.
• Engages in an urban community.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring - patrol/inspect premises and control access to buildings.
• Reporting - report suspicious or abnormal activity and daily surveillance activity so that responders can respond appropriately.
• Responding to emergencies - often the first to respond to emergencies, such as alarms, suspicious activity, or other security incidents. Assist with evacuations.
• Helping people- assist faculty, staff and scholars to provide a sense of safety throughout the campus.
• Work hours will be 10-4:30pm

Competencies/Skills Required

• Flexibility - ability to manage priorities and adjust when needed.
• Safety precautions - knowledge of safety basic practices.
• Calm under pressure - ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Initiative - seeks opportunities to be helpful.
• Physical needs - must be able to walk, climb stairs and stand for 30 mins at a time
• Communication - ability to communicate via radio, ask for help when needed and communicate with others in a clear and concise manner.

Education Requirement

• High School Education or GED equivalent.

Diversity & Inclusion - Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools' mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace.

Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws {I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email klalioff@herronclassical.org, by phone at 317-231-0010 xlll3, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron Classical Schools, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204.