Title - Security Monitor (SY26-27)
Reports To: Assistant Facilities Director/Principal /Assistant Principal
Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 - 3:30pm
Responsibilities:
Safety, Patrol, & Access
- Screen and validate all visitors, contractors, and guests using the school's sign-in systems to ensure unauthorized individuals do not enter the building or grounds.
- Patrol assigned indoor and outdoor areas including hallways, stairwells, cafeterias, restrooms, and parking lots to maintain visibility, deter misconduct, and ensure physical security.
- Monitor security cameras and electronic access points to proactively spot and address safety risks.
Communication & Crisis Response
- Operate two-way radios, phones, and other digital communication tools to coordinate smoothly with school staff and administrative teams.
- De-escalate student conflicts using positive behavior intervention strategies to maintain a calm and safe learning environment.
- Respond immediately to emergencies, drill procedures, and crises under the direction of the Principal(s) and emergency service providers.
Reporting & Documentation
- Report all security violations, safety hazards, and property damage instantly to school administrators and local authorities when necessary.
- File detailed, accurate incident reports regarding behavioral issues, injuries, or security breaches in a timely manner.
Professional Conduct & School Culture
- Model professional behavior by maintaining a clean, professional appearance and using respectful, supportive language at all times.
- Protect student privacy by holding strict confidentiality regarding student records, personal information, and sensitive school matters.
- Treat all students fairly and equitably, building positive relationships that promote student pride and a welcoming school climate.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Good personal characteristics including self-discipline, maturity, self-confidence, professionalism, dedication, responsiveness to supervision
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Ability to move about the building and perimeter
- Experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic setting
- Ability to work with students, teachers and the public
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Terms: All Security Monitors are members of the Cafeteria Workers and Security Monitors union (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees - AFSCME)
The Chelsea Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, appointing, assigning, training, evaluation and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, religious affiliation, age, ancestry, marital status, handicapping conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards. (Title VI & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII & Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws).