Security Guard

Academy Charter School; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,618; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New York is seeking a Security Guard to ensure student and staff safety. Responsibilities include patrolling the premises, supervising areas during arrival and dismissal, and maintaining a secure environment. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma, a NYS Security Guard License, and have previous security experience, preferably in a school. The role offers an hourly wage between $18.00 and $21.50 based on various factors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• NYS Security Guard License required.
• Previous security guard experience in a school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hallways and recreation areas.
• Provide supervision during bus arrival and dismissal.
• Check perimeter for unauthorized access.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

NYS Security Guard License

Job description

Company Overview

The Academy Charter School (“The Academy”) offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice.

Job Summary

The Academy Charter School Security Guard Protects school property and insures safety of pupils and staff by providing adult supervision inside and outside of the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol hallways, main entrances and recreation areas and occasionally provides supervision as needed
• Provide supervision for bus areas during arrival and dismissal times
• Check perimeter to ensure no unauthorized access into school is available to outsiders, doors are locked and to become aware of any potentially harmful activity occurring
• Check the functioning of security system
• Check first floor restrooms
• Provide direction to visitors at main entrance- check to see that visitors have signed
• Control building access and respond to alarms
• Alert Administrators of problems arising from congestion or other sources
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of all students during admission and dismissal
• Interact with students, parents and colleagues in a professional, positive and inspiring manner
• Other tasks as assigned

Pay Transparency: The hourly range for this role is $18.00/hr.- $ 21.50/hr. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• NYS Security Guard License required
• Previous security guard experience, preferably in a school environment
• Strong written, grammatical and communication skills