School Security

Azteceaglesk12; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Azteceaglesk12 is seeking a School Security Monitor to protect students and staff. The role involves patrolling indoor and exterior areas, greeting visitors, and ensuring access points remain secure to maintain a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include de-escalating tensions, documenting incidents, and coordinating with school leadership. Training in dispute resolution and CPR/First Aid is beneficial, with a focus on quick response and calm communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in difficult or confrontational situations.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and resolve disputes.
• Certification in first aid and CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular walkthroughs of the school premises.
• Identify unsafe or disorderly situations and resolve or escalate.
• Maintain records of security incidents.
• Communicate with students and staff to de-escalate and prevent conflicts; summon police or other help as needed.
• Cooperate with law enforcement for reports or investigations as required.
• Assist in drills and emergency planning; participate in evacuations.
• Administer basic first aid.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

First Aid

CPR

Security Experience

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Responsible for monitoring the school property, helping to assure a safe, orderly environment, and notifying school leadership of any unusual occurrences. Responsible for assuring that all of the entrances and exits of the school are properly secured for the safety of the students and staff. In cooperation with the office staff, is responsible for greeting visitors and ensuring safety and security procedures are followed concerning visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct regular walkthroughs inside and outside of the school.
• Identify unclean, unsafe or disorderly situations and resolve them, or elevate the concern to the leadership staff.
• Maintain regular records related to security incidents.
• Communicate with students and others in the school to de-escalate problem situations and avoid conflicts; if conflicts or fights do arise, intervene to resolve issues, restore order and avoid injuries or damage; call for police or other assistance as appropriate .
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities as needed to make reports or investigate problem situations .
• Assist in conducting fire and tornado drills, evacuation plans, etc. May assist in emergency planning and emergency communications.
• Administer first aid.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others in difficult or confrontational situations; able to de-escalate conflict and resolve disputes. Prior training in dispute resolution, mediation, and/or appropriate procedures to restrain students would be helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and others throughout the school. Able to create a welcoming environment while also maintaining safety and security.
• Certification to perform first aid and CPR.
• Prior relevant work history, such as experience in security, law enforcement, or school discipline.
• Good basic business writing skills as acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
• Physical/motor skills sufficient to allow the employee to move throughout the building quickly, make accurate observations of the environment, and to intervene if necessary in resolving conflicts.