High School Security Guard

JOB TITLE: High School Security Guard 

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Academic SY     

SUPERVISOR: Principal          

CLASSIFICATION: Classified       

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of a safe and secure campus are a necessity for quality education. Parents, students, and staff appreciate the dedication of a security guard who takes pride in ensuring their campus is a safe place to learn. This amazing job has an impact on a quality education for every student, every day!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to ensure security of students, visitors, property and equipment.
• Maintains a safe and orderly flow of foot traffic in hallways, on campus, and in parking areas.
• Provides public assistance and information.
• Monitors adherence with safety, security, and organizational rule; while providing warnings, information and direction when violations occur.
• Monitors students to ensure timely reporting to assigned classes.
• Monitors school grounds, parking areas, buildings, and equipment.
• Reports irregularities, hazards or other safety/security issues.
• Communicates with members of faculty, administration and other related functional areas to collaborate with and advise on safety/security issues.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of facility spaces.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• AA Degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• School safety practices and expectations.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Basic mathematical, reading and writing concepts.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Customer service principles.
• Modern office technology.

SKILLED IN

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintaining safety and security of students and staff members, property and equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

CORE COMPETENTCIES 
? Accountability ? Analytical Thinking ? Concern for Order ? Safety Minded   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250-7746 at least 3 days in advance.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
Discounted childcare is available for all employees.