Security Guard; SY

Security Guard ) SY

Roswell Independent Schools Goddard High School - Roswell, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5563049

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Roswell Independent School District

Job Description

Job Title: SECURITY GUARD

Reports To: BUILDING PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

General

Job Description:

To maintain the security and safety of student body, faculty and staff. Patrol campus and maintain security of buildings and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
• Help to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.
• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents and others.
• Regulate student behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other open areas.
• Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or police when necessary.
• Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.
• Investigate, review, and report to school administration and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of law.
• Patrol and confront unauthorized persons for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.
• Assist law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.
• Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints filed with law enforcement have been signed off by the principal or their designated representative.
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by principal.
• Supervise and patrol assigned school activities.
• Observe and report violations of safety and health codes.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and responsible decision-making skills.
• Maintain and project professional appearance as it relates to job performance.
• Patrol after school events as needed.
• Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.
• Monitor security surveillance equipment to protect facilities and assets.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Report to work on time and work no less than 7.25 hours per day.
• Work independently with very little supervision;
  Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of the task assigned.
• Attempt to deescalate students/parents/staff; listening/visiting with them about their concerns prior to them meeting with administrators.
• May be required to perform other related functions/duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years private security or public police experience; credit for comparable experience may be given at a year per year ratio.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws (including search and seizure).
• Demonstrate knowledge of security procedures.
• Basic First Aid knowledge preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license and Car Insurance.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPI training.
• General knowledge of safety in operation of motor vehicle.

Special Instructions:

No firearms will be authorized or carried at any time in the performance of these duties.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and walking several hours per day in hallways and outside,…