School Security Officers (8-Hour)

Montgomery Public Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Campus Security Guard to patrol and safeguard school campuses in Montgomery, AL. The role requires effective communication with the public, incident reporting, and coordination with local authorities when needed.

The candidate must have a valid Alabama driver license and meet district background requirements, with pro-rated pay based on remaining contract days. This position emphasizes safety, community relations, and prompt response to emergencies,

Qualifications

• Three years of satisfactory employment experience in the security-related field.
• Experience in law enforcement or youth relations highly desirable.
• Must have valid Alabama Driver License and MPS insurable driving record.
• Such other qualifications as may be appropriate or desired.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the general public.
• Conduct patrols and inspections of school grounds and buildings to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Inspect bags before building entry.
• Detain unauthorized or suspicious persons and contact police when required.
• Direct vehicular traffic and parking and report violations.
• Sound fire alarms and assist in evacuations when needed.
• Assist in extinguishing fires.
• Assist in investigations and prepare written reports of security violations.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, volunteers, and visitors.

Skills

Public communication

Security experience

Driver license

Law enforcement desirable

Job description

Job Description: Campus Security Guard

Qualifications:

• Three years of satisfactory employment experience in the security-related field
• Experience in law enforcement or youth relations highly desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively with general public
• Must have valid Alabama Driver License and MPS insurable driving record
• Such other qualifications as may be appropriate or desired

Essential Duties:

• Ability to communicate effectively with general public
• Conduct regularly scheduled patrols and inspections of school grounds and buildings to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Inspect bags before building entry.
• Confronts unauthorized or suspicious person(s), determines purpose on campus, routes or detains them and calls police authorities for assistance when required
• Assist in directing vehicular traffic and parking and report violations.
• Sound fire alarm to alert fire department and school personnel in the event of a fire on campus.
• May assist in extinguishing fire
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and makes written reports of security violations.
• Foster a positive relationship with parents, volunteers, and other school visitors

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011,
Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

Special Note

The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."