Security Guard

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Performance-based pay

Job summary

American Leadership Academy seeks a Security Guard for the 2026-2027 school year at Ironwood High School in the East Valley, AZ. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

The guard ensures a safe, secure educational environment through patrols, access control, emergency response, and community engagement. Responsibilities include reporting observations to administrators, collaborating with police and local agencies, enforcing policies,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Preference for advanced security guard knowledge and prior school security experience.

Responsibilities

• Report observations to Deans and administrators to enforce safety.
• Collaborate with school personnel and local agencies to share security information.
• Explain school policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, visitors.
• Intervene in conflicts to minimize disruptions and injuries.
• Monitor events and patrol campuses; prepare incident reports and logs.

Skills

First aid

Office software

Record keeping

Self-motivated

Dependable

Follow instructions

Physical work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Security Guard for the 2026-2027 school year for our Ironwood High School campus located in the East Valley. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

The Security Guard ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming educational environment by protecting students, staff, parents, and visitors through vigilant patrols, access control, emergency response, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicates to the Dean or other Administrators any observations or activities that may be in violation of school policies and/or an indication of possible criminal activity to ensure safety of students, staff and the public.
• Collaborates with other school and district personnel, assigned police officer, representatives of local agencies, etc. for the purpose of providing information regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of school site.
• Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of the potential consequences of violation.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
• Monitors some student events (e.g. dances, athletic events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety of participants of the event and security of facilities.
• Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. incident reports, security logs, memos, letters, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Monitor and inspect both Elementary and High School security and safety by patrolling and securing both campuses including JH/HS lunches.
• Other functions which assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assist with building maintenance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Administering first aid; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Self-motivated
• Dependable
• Committed to go above and beyond
• Follow oral and written instruction
• Perform physical work that may require lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and climbing.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Knowledge of Security Guard Requirements
• Prior Experience Working Security for a School

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience.

Benefits:

• We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.
• Eligible employees may earn additional pay based on performance.

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail].