Unarmed Security Guard

Job Title: Unarmed Security Guard
Reports To: Field Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Unarmed Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and school property. Guards provide a highly visible security presence through patrols, access control, incident response, and customer service while adhering to all district policies and state regulations. This position requires sound judgment, professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to de-escalate situations without the use of force.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security presence at assigned schools and administrative facilities.
• Monitor entrances and exits while enforcing visitor access procedures.
• Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols of buildings, parking lots, playgrounds, and surrounding grounds.
• Observe and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, disturbances, alarms, medical incidents, and security breaches.
• Assist school administrators during student arrival, dismissal, athletic events, and special functions.
• De-escalate conflicts using verbal intervention and crisis management techniques.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports (DARs), incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with school administrators, district personnel, emergency responders, and dispatch.
• Enforce school policies while maintaining positive public relations.
• Assist with emergency evacuations, lockdowns, reunification procedures, and other emergency operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and district information.
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, and security vulnerabilities.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Georgia Security Officer registration/license
• Minimum one year of security, military, law enforcement, school safety, or customer service experience preferred.

• Ability to successfully pass:
  • Criminal background investigation
  • Drug screening
  • Employment verification

CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong observational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
• Basic computer and mobile reporting system proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb stairs.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Respond quickly during emergencies.

Talantage, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.