School Security Monitor

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Poughkeepsie is seeking School Security Monitors for continuous recruitment. Candidates should meet Civil Service qualifications, with a required Security Guard Training Certificate or License. Responsibilities include monitoring school activity, ensuring safety during school hours, and enforcing district policies. This role is essential for maintaining a secure environment for students and staff, and an application can be submitted online.

Qualifications

• Meets Civil Service qualifications for position.
• Applicants must have a Security Guard Training Certificate or a Security Guard License.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned position during school hours.
• Conducts interior/exterior sweeps to monitor activity.
• Issues and checks passes while on post.
• Ensures compliance with district policies.
• Ensures No Smoking policy is followed and reports noncompliance to administration.
• Assists with safe, orderly dismissal and monitors access to the building.

Skills

Security Guard Training Certificate

Ability to monitor activity

Conflict resolution skills

Attention to detail

Job description

• Position Type:
  Civil Service/ School Security Monitor
• Date Posted:
  8/3/2023
• Location:
  Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available:
  TBD
• Closing Date:
  Continuous Recruitment

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 23-24-19 • SCHOOL SECURITY MONITORS • AUGUST 2023 • POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: SCHOOL SECURITY MONITORS - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - DISTRICTWIDE PROVISIONAL PENDING CIVIL SERVICE TEST

QUALIFICATIONS:

Meets Civil Service qualifications for position; Applicants must have a Security Guard Training Certificate issued for the completion of 8 hour pre-assignment training or a Security Guard License.

DUTIES:

• Maintains stationary or mobile position as assigned during normal school hours and for extracurricular activities;
• Conducts full sweep interior/exterior before and after the bell to monitor presence of any students, parents or unauthorized visitors at least twenty times a day;
• Issues and checks all passes while on post; keeps a watchful eye for unusual activity; monitors all hallway activity and keeps the peace;
• Removes unruly students from class;
• Ensures smooth transition to and from classes by enforcing rules;
• Ensures compliance with district policy of “No Smoking” on district property and reports any noncompliance issues to administration;
• Assists students with safe, orderly dismissal;
• Ensures unauthorized personnel do not enter the building;
• Coordinates peaceful and safe transportation from school to designated homes;
• Debriefs with the team on the day’s activities;
• Ensures security for all extracurricular activities before and after school and on weekends;
• Monitors school lobby and corridors;
• Assists staff with disruptive students;
• Monitor students in the cafeteria, parking lots, and supervise during dismissal;
• Other duties as assigned.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY:

In accordance with the CSEA contract

FINAL DATE TO FILE

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

TO APPLY:

Please complete an online application available at https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

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