Campus Security Officer

Marin Country Day School; Meadowsweet (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee medical, dental, V

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employer contributions toward depend‑

Retirement plan match

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Tuition discounts for employees’ kids

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Job summary

Marin Country Day School is seeking a dependable Campus Security Officer to support a safe and inclusive K-8 campus on our 35-acre waterfront site. The role involves monitoring grounds, managing visitor access, directing traffic and drop-off/dismissal, and responding swiftly to safety needs with a calm, professional presence.

The ideal candidate has a California BSIS Guard Card, experience in education security, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have California BSIS Guard Card.
• Experience in security in an education or childcare setting preferred.
• Certification of completion of the BSIS School Security Guard Training course (we can arrange for employee to obtain).
• Enthusiastic and energetic with cultural competency skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Campus Security Operations Guide policies and procedures.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies or incidents.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor alarms or threats.
• Greet, sign in, and direct all visitors to ensure proper visitor management.
• Conduct daily patrols and monitor security cameras from the kiosk.
• Direct traffic and assist with morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports.

Skills

Situational awareness

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Driving

Education

BSIS Guard Card (California)

BSIS School Security Guard Training certificate

Job description

Description

Title: Campus Security Officer

Reports To: Director of Safety

Classification: Non-exempt Full Time

Status: Regular Full-Year Staff

Schedule: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM (Monday - Friday)

MCDS is an independent, K-8, co-educational school of 600 students. Our mission is to create an inclusive community of learning that inspires curiosity, empathy, and action. Rooted in our values of respect, responsibility, and compassion, we are an intentional community where varied perspectives and life experiences are vital to our collective growth and the strength of our program.

Our Academic & Community Programming: We model teaching excellence through student-centered, differentiated instruction framed around experiential and place-based education. Our 35-acre campus on the hillside of Ring Mountain serves as a living laboratory where students engage directly with environmental sustainability. Our academic program is purposefully scaffolded around three key skill areas—literacy, mathematics, and writing—partnered closely with the developmental milestones and social-emotional needs of our learners.

A Culture of Professional Learning: MCDS is devoted to cultivating an inspiring professional learning environment where adults are engaged in growth throughout the trajectory of their time here. We provide robust funding and time for professional development, encouraging practitioners to seek constant improvement as educators, team members, and community leaders.

The Opportunity:

Marin Country Day School (MCDS) is seeking a dependable, welcoming, and proactive Campus Security Officer to support a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for our K-8 community. Stationed on our 35-acre waterfront campus, this role is essential in monitoring school grounds, managing visitor access, directing campus traffic and drop-off/dismissal, and responding swiftly to safety needs. The ideal candidate blends high situational awareness and strong security practices with warm interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, acting as a positive, reassuring presence for students, staff, and guests.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Campus Security Operations Guide
• Respond swiftly to emergencies or incidents
• Maintain situational awareness: being alert to potential threats, alarms or other emergencies
• Uphold a professional and positive demeanor at all times, representing the school with integrity and respect
• Assist in providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty/staff, and guests on campus
• Greet, sign in, and direct all visitors
• Ensure all visitor management practices, policies and procedures are followed
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, faculty/staff, and community members
• Active monitoring of security cameras while in the security kiosk
• Daily patrol of school grounds to ensure a safe environment, watching for any suspicious activity or unauthorized individuals
• Direct traffic and parking on campus
• Assist with morning drop off and afternoon dismissal
• Incident reports: document incidents, accidents, or violations of school rules, maintaining
• clear and accurate records of all safety and security-related matters
• Other Functions

Perform Other Duties as assigned, which include but are not limited to:

• Attending special events
• Special event parking and security
• Assisting the Director of School Safety
• Occasional local driving may be required

Requirements

• Must have California BSIS Guard Card
• Demonstrated work experience in security in an education or childcare setting preferred
• Certification of completion of the BSIS School Security Guard Training course (we can arrange for employee to obtain)
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Cultural competency skills
• Ability to multitask
• Conflict resolution skills
• Must have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to meet occasional local driving needs

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for extended periods: ability to stand and walk for long shifts, often for several hours at a time, including traversing outdoor areas with uneven surfaces, without significant physical strain.
• Stairs: regularly climb stairs and navigate multi-level buildings.
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to move or secure equipment, and assist with other duties as necessary.
• Endurance: ability to withstand various weather conditions during outdoor patrols, including hot, cold, rainy, or windy weather.
• Running or moving quickly: ability to sprint short distances if needed to respond quickly to emergencies or incidents.
• Stamina: capable of working long hours while remaining alert and focused throughout the shift.
• Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with professionalism and patience.
• Kneeling and bending: ability to kneel, crouch, and bend to check low-level areas, secure entrances, or assist in emergencies.

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience
• We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contributions toward dependent coverage, a generous retirement plan match with retirement planning support, short-term/long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, and employee assistance program.
• Additional benefits include professional development opportunities, tuition discounts for employees’ children attending MCDS, and up to four weeks of additional paid support (coordinated with state benefits) when welcoming a new child. Eligibility requirements apply.
• In deciding whether to apply for a position at Marin Country Day School, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the School’s.
• The School does not provide employment visa sponsorship. All employees must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment.

Marin Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. Please note: MCDS does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment