Security Guard

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated campus security officer to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors. This role involves monitoring the campus, responding to emergencies, and providing a high level of customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security or military training, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations calmly. Join a supportive community that values diversity and safety, and contribute to a secure learning environment for all. If you are passionate about safety and service, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; security or military experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide security at campus entrances and during events.
• Patrol campus grounds to identify security risks.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies, providing first aid if needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

First Aid

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security Monitoring Systems

Traffic Control Devices

Job description

Position Purpose

Provide campus security and safeguard students, employees, visitors, and property.

Essential Functions

• Provides security at campus and building entrances and exits; provides directions and information; provides security at events as needed.
• Locks and unlocks campus buildings, entrances, and exits.
• Patrols on foot and using a vehicle, on school grounds to identify security risks and to ensure all buildings, rooms, internal and external doors, windows, parked cars, and security systems are safe and secured.
• Attends all responses to alarms, medical emergencies, fires, and other similar matters, evacuating premises and contacting appropriate emergency services if required.
• Provides protection to self and others including the administration of first aid if required.
• Monitors campus for environmental hazards, illegal activities, and vandalism; report or take corrective action as required by school policy.
• Records information regarding security and monitoring activity; maintains logs and writes activity reports.
• Ensures compliance with parking policy by checking permits; issues citations as required.
• Assists with traffic flow during student drop-off and pickup periods; sets traffic control devices as necessary.
• Undertakes escort duties for staff, students, and visitors.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Removes trash during and after events.
• Sets up and/or takes down tables and chairs before and after events.
• Provides a high level of customer service to all that enter campus.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or his designee.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; at least one year of previous security, military, or enforcement vocational training or experience preferred.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills for addressing potential conflicts.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on health relationship building.
• Successful completion of employment background screening and verification.
• The ability to take charge but deal professionally and calmly in emergency situations, and analyze security and safety risks and make appropriate recommendations in a school setting.
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• The ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents, school administration, and local law enforcement representatives.
• The ability to perform basic first aid preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekend shifts.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle in the normal course of duties.
• Must be able to sustain approximately four (4) hours of on-foot patrol.
• May deal with highly stressful situations in the normal course of duties.
• Tasks are regularly performed with some risk of exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, and violence.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.