Security Guard

Charter Schools USA; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA in Homestead, FL is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help keep students, staff and visitors safe on school grounds. You will patrol buildings and lots, monitor the security system, control access and report incidents to local authorities as needed.

The role requires alertness, reliability and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies. Bilingual skills are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is typically required, with prior security or supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize unsafe or out-of-the-ordinary situations and maintain safety.
• Knowledge of fire extinguishers and proper usage.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify authorized vehicles and personnel on premises.
• Must be alert, reliable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned facilities including buildings and parking lots; check for security issues and report incidents.
• Oversee student drop-off and pick-up procedures.
• Maintain visitor/building logs and assist visitors as needed.
• Monitor electronic security systems and respond to alarms.
• Assist with training programs to enhance security skills.

Skills

Patrol security

Fire extinguisher knowledge

Troubleshooting

Observe and report

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for ensuring existing facilities are routinely patrolled and secured to oversee safety of school buildings, property, students, staff members and the general public.

How You Will Impact Education

• Patrols assigned facilities including buildings, parking lots, and equipment; check for security, and equipment; check for security, vandalism, or casualty losses, and report all incidences to the appropriate Police or Fire Department.
• Oversee pick up and drop off procedures.
• Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Supervise other building security personnel.
• Maintain visitor/building log accurately and assist visitors to school buildings using the appropriate procedure.
• Successfully participate in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Monitors electronic school security system.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by school administrators.
• Follows federal and state laws as well as School Board policies.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe or out of the ordinary situations while providing security to the facility.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of all types of fire extinguishers and how to use them properly.
• Ability to perform some mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify authorized vehicles and persons designated to be on premises during his/her shift.
• Must be alert, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required. Computer skills as required for the position.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns, and recommending creative solutions.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program preferred.
• Two (2) years of successful experience as a building security employee or at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in the security profession.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

Responsibilities

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Be able to reach overhead, and work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.