Security Guard - School

  • BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools
  • Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
  • 5mo ago
  • Full-time
  • On-site

During the school year the security guard will help ensure a safe environment for students, teachers, and administrators and will open 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.
  • Monitor camera system and use computer/iPad to log-in visitors and students.
  • 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

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

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

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan