Security Guard (Anticipated Vacancy)

Thank you for your interest in our Security Guard - Middle School position

Job Summary

The Security Guard is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: School Security Guard

Salary Schedule: CLSS

Department: School Safety

Job Code: 449001

Reports To: School Safety Officer

Work Schedule: 184 Days, 8 hours

Grade Level: A-3

Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Function

Ability to patrol school buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry to the campus.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• School environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment
• Constant traffic
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, feel, talk, hear, crawl, and to read a variety of printed and coded materials
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all types of weather, including hot, cold, rainy, humid, and dry conditions
• Ability to lift and transport up to 40 pounds over short distances and short periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Ability to be discreet and confidential
• Positive interpersonal skills

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions

• Patrol school buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry to the campus
• Monitor traffic coming in and exiting school grounds
• Monitor students and visitors for suspicious activity or unusual behavior
• Coordinate security for athletic events
• Patrol school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles
• Patrol school grounds for the purpose of compliance with student parking policies
• Patrol school grounds for the purpose of compliance by staff and visitors of parking policies
• Work with the principal and other staff to ensure overall safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Greet and direct visitors as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program activity or service.

Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

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