Security Guard

District Wide; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Silver City Consolidated School District 1 is seeking a Security Guard to maintain safety for students, staff and visitors, patrol campuses, and secure buildings and grounds. The role supports the Associate Superintendent, enforces district policies, coordinates with local law enforcement, and responds to threats or emergencies.

The ideal candidate has law enforcement experience, completion of school security training, firearms training, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Proof that the retired or former law enforcement officer was certified and commissioned for no less than five (5) years and left law enforcement in good standings.
• Successful completion of school security personnel training.
• Proof of up-to-date firearms training.
• A background check that indicates the person has not been convicted of a crime or engaged in behavior that violates the School Personnel Act; and any other conditions required by law or PED Regulations.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
• Help create and maintain a working relationship with local police and fire/rescue departments.
• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide a safe environment and immediate response to threats, incidents or emergencies.
• Regulate students’ behavior on campus, cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots and other areas.
• Assist with controlling disturbances and request assistance from administration or police when necessary.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Security personnel training

Firearms training

Background check clearance

Knowledge of security procedures

Driver’s license

First Aid knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Security Guard

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Silver City Consolidated School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5557862

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Silver Consolidated School District

Job Description

The SCSD is an EEOC employer

Position: Security Guard

Supervisor: Associate Superintendent

General Job Description: To maintain the security and safety of the student body, faculty and staff. Patrol campus and maintain security of buildings and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
• Helps to create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments.
• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents and others.
• Regulate students’ behavior on campus, in cafeterias, restrooms, parking lots, and other open areas.
• Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance. Request assistance from school administration and/or police when necessary.
• Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcoholic infractions.
• Investigate, review, and report to school administration and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, on accidents, incidents and violations of law.
• Patrol and confront unauthorized persons for questioning and checking for passes and identification cards as needed.
• Assist law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.
• Direct traffic and parking on campus, check vehicles for proper parking authorizations, and determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints files with law enforcement have been signed off by the principal or their designated representative.
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by the principal.
• Supervise and patrol assigned school activities.
• Observe and report violations of safety and health codes.
• Demonstrate problem solving and responsible decision making skills.
• Perform if other tasks as may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and project professional appearances as it relates to job performance.
• Patrol and set up for after school events as assigned.
• Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.
• Monitor security surveillance equipment to protect facilities and assets.
• Submit work orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Proof that the retired or former law enforcement officer was certified and commissioned for no less than five (5) years and left law enforcement in good standings.
• Successful completion of school security personnel training.
• Proof of up-to-date firearms training.
• A backgroud check that indicates the person has not been convicted of a crime or engaged in behavior that violates the School Personnel Act; and any other conditions required by law or PED Regulations.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the task assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of security procedures.
• Private security or public police experience preferred, including knowledge of schools and local laws (including search and seizure).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic First Aid knowledge preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or driving for long periods of time, standing and/or walking for long periods of time, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, moving light furniture and/or equipment, walking several hours per day in hallways and outside. Must be able to work in heat and cold environments as seasonal temperatures fluctuate.

Safety and Health Requirements

• General knowledge of safety in operation of motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPI training.
• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled

Firearms will be authorized and carried at any time in the performance of these duties.

Work Environment

Work may be performed outside in seasonal temperatures as well as inside of buildings. Work is performed during both daylight and nighttime hours. Flexibility and patience are required. May have to work with ropes, chains, locks, pylons, and gates that need to be moved or carried to secure areas. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Terms of Employment

• Contract Days
• Salary
• Benefits Available

• Every person, including any school employee, licensed or unlicensed, who has information that is not privileged as a matter of law and who knows or has a reasonable suspicion that a child is abused or neglected shall immediately make a report to the New Mexico Child Abuse Hotline [phone]-SAFE or #SAFE from a cell phone), a local law enforcement agency, the Children, Youth and Families Department office in the county where the child resides, or a tribal law enforcement or social services agency for an Indian child residing in Indian country. Any employee who knowingly fails to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by 30-6-4 NMSA 1978 may be subject to criminal penalties, disciplinary action, up to and including the discharge or termination of employment. Similarly, any employee who knowingly fails to report suspected sexual exploitation of a student or another employee engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student beyond the boundaries expected for an employee-student relationship may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including the discharge or termination of employment.
• Employees are responsible for the proper care, use, and safeguarding of all School District facilities, equipment, vehicles, property, records, keys, identification badges, technology devices, and materials entrusted to their custody or control. Upon voluntary or involuntary separation from his or her employment, employees shall immediately return all School District property as directed. Failure to return any and all School District property to which the employee was responsible for or returning it in damaged condition, excluding normal wear and tear from use, may result in payroll deductions as permitted by law, civil recovery efforts, disciplinary action, and/or referral to law enforcement when appropriate. By executing this Contract for employment, the employee acknowledges and agrees to the payroll deduction for missing or damaged School District property at his or her separation from employment and knowingly waives any right to the payment of salary under any and all wage laws taken from the final payment for missing and/or damaged School District property.

Position Type: Full-Time