Security Guard

Job Title: Security Guard

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $27,048-$31,571

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED;

Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures;

A valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Security Guard:

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Follows District Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Engages in self development.
• Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Displays a desire to work with students.
• Serves as a role model.
• Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.
• Works as a team member.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written.
• Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.
• Responds to students as individuals.
• Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.
• Patrols school buildings and grounds as necessary to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary. All complaints filed with law enforcement will be signed by the principal or his designated representative. Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.
• Report any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to school administration or maintenance department.
• Patrols school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles; check cars for parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants, in driveways, loading zones, bus zones, and other no parking areas.
• Assists as direct by school administration in stopping disturbances, and undue distractions in the school or on the school grounds.
• Confers with school administration on matters of concern.
• Assists law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.
• Insures School Zones signs are properly positioned at designated times, as determined by school principal.
• Insures that gates are locked or opened at times designated by principal.
• Sets up pylons, rope lines, etc. to prepare for school activities.
• Supervises assigned school activities.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.