Security Guard

The Academy Charter School; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,618; Full time

Job summary

The Academy Charter School is seeking a Security Guard to ensure the safety of pupils and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling hallways, supervising bus areas, and checking the security system functionality. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and a NYS Security Guard License, with experience in a school environment preferred.

The role requires strong communication skills and a dedication to student safety. The hourly pay range is $18.00 to $21.50 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patrol hallways and entrances, providing supervision as needed.
• Check perimeter for unauthorized access and lock verification.
• Alert administrators of issues arising from congestion.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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 ensures the 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 provide supervision as needed.
• Provide supervision for bus areas during arrival and dismissal times.
• Check perimeter to ensure no unauthorized access into school; verify doors are locked and detect potentially harmful activity.
• Check the functioning of the security system.
• Check first-floor restrooms.
• Provide direction to visitors at the main entrance; ensure visitors sign in.
• 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.