2026-2027 SY - Security Guard

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools in New Mexico is seeking a Safety Guard to support safety and security across district sites. The role focuses on de-escalating incidents, monitoring campuses, and assisting school administration with security operations.

The position is 8 hours per day, 192 days per year, with a salary of $29,042.00. A high school diploma or GED and a current NM driver’s license are required, along with a clear background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current New Mexico driver's license required.
• Clear Background required.

Responsibilities

• Covers and supervises the guard shacks at school sites.
• Monitor traffic in and out of the school premises.
• Patrols school facilities on foot and with vehicles.
• Assist in enforcement of school rules and regulations.
• Monitor and directs traffic in and out of school grounds to city streets.
• Support with school site drills as directed by administration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public safety coordination

Radio/Phone/PC

Vehicle operation

Traffic control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimedia equipment

Job description

Position Type: Support Services - Safety Guard

Supervisor: District Investigator

Position: Safety

Work Location: District Wide

Work Hours: 8.0 hours/Day

Contract Length: 192 Days Non-CBA

Salary: $29,042.00/ year

General Job Description The Safety/Security Guard provides overall support with regard to the safety and security of a school site. The Safety Guard works to de-escalate situations that occur at school sites, monitors campus, and supports school administration with maintaining safety and security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Covers and supervises the guard shacks at school sites.
• Monitors traffic in and out of the school premises.
• Patrol's school facilities on foot and with the use of vehicles;
• Assists in the enforcement of school rules and regulations;
• Monitors and directs traffic in and out of school grounds to city streets;
• Utilizes protocols, and actively supports school site administration in school site visitor processes;
• Monitors student activities on campus;
• Provides security in parking lots;
• Works closely with law enforcement and emergency services providers;
• Supports with school site drills as directed by the school administration;
• Implements open/close procedures as directed and required;
• Opens and secures gates and doorways as required;
• Performs other related functions as directed by Security Coordinator and/or lead or school principal/designee. Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage time appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete records of incidents
• Attend and participate in professional meetings, training workshops, and development as required.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Support district initiatives
• Demonstrate public relations skills
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect
• Complete Safe Schools training as directed by the District.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school
• Follow district and school procedures
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Current New Mexico driver's license is required
• Clear Background

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective verbal communications techniques;
• Maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and law enforcement, and public safety agencies;
• Use standard communications equipment.(radios, phone, computer, PDA);
• Operate district-owned vehicles;
• Direct traffic flow in and out of school property.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to extremely heavy carrying, lifting, and pushing; reaching, climbing in high, precarious places, crawling, sitting, kneeling, standing and walking for extended periods of time; operation of motor vehicles; and subject to random drug testing.

Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.