Security Guard - School, New Jersey

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators and will either open or close the school building.

This is a full-time 10 month position.

Works Closely with: Other Security Guards & Custodians

Ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed on campus

Enforce guest/visitor policies

Provide support to teachers and administrators during confrontational situations

Monitor campus access points as assigned

Greet campus guests, ascertain reason for visit and implement visitor protocols as appropriate

Monitor school parking lots and direct traffic throughout day and during dismissal

Use phone system to call teachers and staff when visitors arrive

Perform assigned duties during emergency drills

Escort parents and students to classes as requested

Share responsibility for outdoor recess monitoring

Log any security incidents in the security log book. Write summary report for any significant security incidents that occur within two hours of the event.

Close the building at night, set alarm, make sure all lights are off and people are out of the building

Close and lock gates

Perform occasional custodial services as asked. These may include but are not limited to:

Adjusting room temperatures

Setting up or taking down tables

Mopping and/or sweeping floors

Emptying trash

Help direct traffic for bus pick-up

If on 12-month contract, during summer help clean, paint, and move furniture

Hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Occasional weekend and additional evening hours may be required for special events. Some overtime may be available.

Requirements

Required Skills/Training:

Current SORA license

DOE Criminal Background Check

Experience providing security in a school setting

Ability to work outside for 1-2 hours at a time

Reference checks

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan