Security | Substitute Security Guard

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• Graduation from high school and two years of law enforcement, security, or closely related experience, with strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the assigned field.
• Must be an active or retired law enforcement officer, an Allen County reserve police officer, or an active duty Fort Wayne Fire Fighter.
• Valid Indiana Driver's License.
• Ability to transport self to district buildings and other locations as required.

Patrol and supervise campus activities to assure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors at designated locations during assigned shifts. Investigate incidents and assure student compliance with local, state, federal laws, school and district rules, policies, and regulations.

• Patrol and supervise campus, ensuring students are safe, orderly, and within supervised areas; monitor lunch areas, hallways, walkways, restrooms, parking lots, grounds, classrooms, and adjacent areas.
• Enforce and assure student compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and school and district rules, policies, and regulations; respond to complaints; investigate, deter, identify, and report unusual, suspicious, or criminal activities; prevent or break up student conflicts and fights.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff concerning student behavior, security, safety, and enforcement activities; interview students, staff, and others concerning incidents; report incidents involving students and the public to appropriate staff or administrator.
• Escort and direct authorized visitors to desired destinations; provide general information and assistance; assure non‑students on campus are authorized visitors; escort unauthorized visitors off campus.
• Assist school staff, faculty, and administrators in maintaining proper student discipline; locate and escort students to and from administrative offices as needed; refer students to administrative offices for various infractions as appropriate.
• Monitor campus for illegal activity; investigate and report instances of graffiti and vandalism; search for and confiscate illegal possessions as directed; provide information to, confer with, and assist law enforcement agencies concerning legal matters involving students; arrange for, assist with, file, and submit police reports as needed.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency situations as needed; assist with the implementation of emergency preparedness plans as directed.
• Maintain routine records related to incidents and daily activities; prepare and process various forms.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

All Security Officers will wear their issued uniform.

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 regularly required to speak and hear, has dexterity of hands and fingers, is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, may be occasionally required to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch, and has specific vision abilities including close vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will and has limited physical labor.