Security Guard (Days); School Year 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Security Guard for Lowell High School. Responsibilities include ensuring the general security of the school, patrolling assigned areas, and checking credentials. The ideal candidate will have experience with young adults, preferably as a coach or mentor, and a background in criminal justice or security.

This full-time position works from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm for a 10.5 month school year, with options to work additional weeks during summer. Candidates must complete first responder training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults, preferred.
• Ability to complete first responder training.
• Must exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the general security of the building.
• Patrol assigned routes regularly.
• Check the validity of individuals' credentials.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Patrolling

Credential Checking

Education

Background in Criminal Justice

Experience as a Coach or Mentor

Job description

Security Guard (Days); School Year 2026-2027

Lowell Public School District, Lowell High School 9-12, Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5811211

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities include being responsible for the general security of the building and the students and staff within; patrolling assigned routes on a regular basis; checking the validity of individuals' credentials; protecting against fire, theft, vandalism and unlawful entry. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with standard procedure and prior instructions. Must exercise independent judgment to handle emergency situations. Security guard will be a first responder in emergency situations, therefore the employee must have the aptitude to successfully complete first responder training. This position wears a uniform.

Experience working with young adults as a coach or mentor and/or a background in criminal justice, sociology or security-related field preferred. Employees work one additional week after the close of school and one additional week before opening of school.

Work Year: 10.5 months position (with the option to work as a temporary custodian from July 1 through one week prior to start of school year)

Working Hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Contact Information

• Angela Say, HR Assistant Generalist
• 155 Merrimack Street, 4th Floor
• Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]