Security Guard

Sylvania; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated Security Guard for our Santa Fe, NM site. The role requires patrolling school buildings and grounds, ensuring safety, and maintaining professional conduct at all times.

You will work with school staff to deter disturbances and respond to incidents as directed by administration. The ideal candidate has a valid New Mexico driver’s license, a solid understanding of security procedures, and strong written and verbal communication skills to protect students, staff, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures.
• A valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols school buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Confronts unauthorized persons and coordinates with school administration or police as needed.
• Assists licensed personnel in a school environment while respecting student, staff and parent confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, staff and administrators.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and administrators.
• Reports unusual conditions or malfunctions in heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to appropriate staff.
• Ensures gates are secured and designated areas are monitored during school events.
• Sets up barriers and supervises activities as directed by administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED;
• Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures.
• A valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Security Guard:

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Follows District Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Engages in self development.
• Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Displays a desire to work with students.
• Serves as a role model.
• Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.
• Works as a team member.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written.
• Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.
• Responds to students as individuals.
• Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.
• Patrols school buildings and grounds as necessary to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary. All complaints filed with law enforcement will be signed by the principal or his designated representative. Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.
• Report any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to school administration or maintenance department.
• Patrols school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles; check cars for parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants, in driveways, loading zones, bus zones, and other no parking areas.
• Assists as direct by school administration in stopping disturbances, and undue distractions in the school or on the school grounds.
• Confers with school administration on matters of concern.
• Assists law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.
• Insures School Zones signs are properly positioned at designated times, as determined by school principal.
• Insures that gates are locked or opened at times designated by principal.
• Sets up pylons, rope lines, etc. to prepare for school activities.
• Supervises assigned school activities.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.