School Security Guard Full-time, 10-month

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.

Reading (Berks County)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Reading School District is seeking a School Security Guard. This full-time position involves ensuring the safety of students and property by enforcing rules, conducting patrols, and responding to emergencies. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, with prior law enforcement or security experience preferred. Qualifications also include clear communication skills and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. The role requires working in both indoor and outdoor environments and maintaining a proactive approach to security.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
Experience in law enforcement or security is preferred.
Ability to speak clearly and deal effectively with people.

Responsibilities

Perform routine safety and security duties throughout the District.
Enforce district rules and regulations.
Conduct patrol inspections of doors, windows, and gates.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or Advanced Degree

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License

Job description

Position Title

School Security Guard - 10-month

Reports To

Lead School Security Guard and the Director of Safe Schools

Position Goal

Under supervision, performs routine safety and security duties throughout the District by, among other things, maintaining high visibility on school property to prevent and respond to situations that place at risk the safety of District students, personnel, and property. Under supervision and direction, conducts and coordinates investigations of violations of district rules and policies within jurisdictional limits of the Reading School District, according to law. Under supervision, performs a variety of administrative and technical duties with regard to student attendance rules and policies.

Essential Functions

Other duties may be assigned.

The primary function of the position is the performance of routine safety and security to safeguard and protect students, personnel, and property of the Reading School District.
Enforces the rules and regulations of the Reading School District by patrolling the district buildings and grounds to safeguard and protect the personnel, students, and property against tampering, safety violations, stealing, use of drugs/alcohol, weapons, littering, loitering or any other misconduct.
Conducts patrol inspections of doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes or detains them or calls police for assistance, according to established emergency action plan.
Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in the event of a fire.
Stays alert for irregular or unusual conditions or activities, fire, and safety hazards, potential for theft, violations of drug and alcohol laws.
Checks for unauthorized personnel on Reading School District property. Has a plan of action against potential harm to personnel, students, and visitors of the Reading School District.
Assists in any follow-up investigation being conducted by the District, including interviewing.
Follows assigned procedures for maintaining, and signing‑in/out of all /district issued equipment and reports any problems with said equipment when appropriate.
Is expected to handle duties or responsibilities as they arise, with the approval of the proper authority.
Is prompt and on time with regard to his/her assigned work schedule, meetings, or other functions.
Is constantly alert for irregular or unusual conditions or activities.
Is aware and is always planning against potential harm to personnel or students or visitors of the Reading School District.
Permits only authorized materials to enter in or out of the premises.
Changes locks on student lockers.
Monitors and reviews security system and electronic video equipment.
Operates digital and video cameras.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and that management may revise it at any time.
Must hold/pass all certification requirements established by the District or law, noted below.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Preferred Degrees

Associates Degree or Advanced Degree Preferred

Preferred Experience

Previous Law Enforcement, Military or Security Experience Preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License preferred
CPR/First Aid/AED, or eligible to obtain certification
Crisis prevention and intervention response training/certification as determined by RSD
NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course or an equivalent course as determined by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) (PA's Act 67 (2019)) or eligible to complete prior to entering upon the duties of the position

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
Ability to communicate clearly and consciously- both verbally and in writing.
Bilingual Spanish/English an asset, but not required

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply by 10's and 100's.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to give written and verbal directions to others.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment used.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to use good judgment.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to interpret and apply school rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain security or confidential information.
Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit at a desk/table for limited periods of time and to talk or hear and operate a computer.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and stoop for extended periods of time.
Ability required to intervene in physical disputes.
Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical and subsequent fitness for duty evaluations if such is recommended by the administration.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must be cooperative, congenial and service‑oriented.
Must be able to provide accurate written accounts or verbal statements of observed incidences or reports, upon request.
Must have proven interpersonal skills.
Must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone and greet visitors.
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Must have a safe driving record, if any record
May be required to travel.
Must pass background investigation.
Must attend required trainings and/or conferences.
Ability to complete mandatory overtime assignments, with notice.