Building Security

Washington High School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington High School in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Building Security staff member to maintain order, deter crime, and ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors at the building level. Immediate start with the school year schedule and supervision by the Building Principal.

The role requires knowledge of security practices, the ability to work with administrators, and readiness to respond to emergencies and discipline issues on campus.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Security experience in a public school setting.
• Completion of college-level courses in security, psychology, emergency management or criminal justice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervises and directs pupil movement.
• Notifies supervisor and authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Conducts searches when directed to do so.
• Investigates student violations of school board policies and prepares reports.

Skills

Security procedures

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College-level courses in security, psychology, emergency management and criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Security

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976602

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary: Position is responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student code violations of school board policies, and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events and is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. Position assists the administrative staff with enforcing policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level.

Salary Range: $20.00

Contract Length: School Year

Immediate

Supervisor: Building Principal

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter detect, report and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Supervises and directs pupil movement.
• Notifies the supervisor, administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Conducts searches when directed to do so, lockers and etc .
• Investigates student violations of school board policies and prepare reports of the results.
• Works with school administrators and law enforcement in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
• Testifies in court and at School Board Disciplinary Control Panels hearings as required.
• Assists with fire drills and other emergency building evacuations.
• Supervises classroom behavior in lieu of faculty.
• Maintain security records, logs and reports.
• Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law of directed by the Public Service Department.
• Abides by Public Service Department guidelines, directives and post orders.
• Reads and responds to email communications.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor, principal or other appropriate administrator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some experience or training in a security related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess knowledge of, and ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
• Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School Board Policies and procedures and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Security experience in a public school setting.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand stand English.
• Must have basic skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management and criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use close vision. Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use a lock and key; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; use physical agility and strength to defend self and detain persons using force if necessary; and have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.

Work Environment

Duties are normally performed inside a school/classroom environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required