Security Guard

Position

Description:
The person in this position will assist the Campus Director in overseeing the safety of student management relating to student behavior and other safety issues. Other duties, needs and processes may also be assigned.

• Monitors the cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, and other assigned areas of the school building during class hours to deter and control undesirable actions.
• Patrol parking lots and school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles and to identify any suspicious activities.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Notify administrative staff, police, fire or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations requiring immediate public safety attention.
• Control disruptive situations on premises.
• Operate hand‑held radios and hand‑held metal detectors during the school day.
• Observe and report violations of safety and health codes to the Director of Campus.
• Observe and report student violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
• Investigate law violations and disciplinary incidents at the school, which may include vandalism, theft and major school disturbances.
• Work cooperatively with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Assist with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Supervises classroom behavior, as needed, when the teacher must temporarily leave the classroom.
• Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
• Provide security at athletic events, school dances and other scheduled events when needed.
• Process early student dismissals and verify the identity of person picking up the student.
• Monitor security surveillance equipment to protect facilities and assets.
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by security protocol.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety or other appropriate administrator.

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Experience working in schools with at‑risk students preferred.
• Ability to control, organize and lead a group of students.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.