School Security Officer and Porter

Greenivy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Security Officer and Porter to maintain a secure and welcoming environment. This role involves monitoring the facility, greeting visitors, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. The ideal candidate will have a warm demeanor, a strong background in security, and the ability to adapt to various situations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values community engagement and climate activism while providing a supportive atmosphere for both staff and students. This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about education and safety.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with 4% Matching

Tuition Discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Doorman, ideally in a school environment.
• Flexibility to work during non-school hours including early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building security and greet all guests in a courteous manner.
• Assist with traffic control during school dismissal hours.
• Support Operations and Facilities department with various projects.

Skills

Customer Service

Security Protocol Enforcement

Traffic Control

Basic Technology Use

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Apple Computer

iPad

Visitor Check-In System

Job description

Description

SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER AND PORTER

Organization: Green Ivy Schools

Division: Pine Street School

Location: New York, NY

Sector: Academic/Education

Position Type: Full time

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Salary: Hourly $20-$23

POSITION OVERVIEW

We're seeking a School Security Officer and Porter to be stationed at our ground entrance and welcome visitors while ensuring that our facility is secure. The individual we are seeking should have experience in this role, a strong, confident, yet warm and personable demeanor. This position requires balancing the importance of making our guests feel welcome with enforcing security protocol and rules about visitors and check-in.

The standard hours for the position will be 8am - 5pm (Monday-Friday. 40/hrs per week). From 3pm-3:30pm the guard will assist with traffic control during school dismissal. Additional hours (these will be all-day hours) will include some evenings, occasional weekend/s, and National Holidays (except for Labor Day, Thanksgiving (both Days), Christmas and Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day and NYE and Independence Day).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the building’s security at all times
• Greet all guests, staff, students, parents and caregivers in a courteous manner
• Ask staff, parents, and caregivers to swipe their ID cards as they arrive
• Check-in all guests using the Visitor Check-In System
• Assist with traffic control during dismissal hours
• Accept packages and mail on behalf of the school
• Walk the school at the end of your shift to make sure all non-staff guests have left the building
• Monitor elevators and building systems and report any issues to supervisor
• During slow times of the day, support the Operations and Facilities department with various projects, including but not limited to administrative & porter tasks

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
• Generous paid time off policies
• 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
• Tuition discounts to children of employees

ABOUT GREEN IVY SCHOOLS

Green Ivy Schools is a future-facing network of innovative schools, education thought-leaders, partnerships, and programs prioritizing climate activism, community engagement, and ethical enthusiasm for emerging technology. We offer Spanish and Mandarin immersion programs for students in grades pre-kinder through middle school.

Requirements

• US work authorization (Required)
• High School or Equivalent
• Experience: 4+ year experience as a Doorman, ideally from a School Environment.
• Systems: You would be asked to use an Apple computer and an iPad, along with our online database system, so a basic use of technology is needed.
• FDNY S-95 Certificate of Fitness (or willing to obtain one)
• Flexibility to work during non-school hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, if required.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and carrying objects.