Security Guard (High School)

Council Bluffs Community School District; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school district is looking for a dedicated Security Guard for Thomas Jefferson High School. This full-time role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff while maintaining security in and around the school. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, alongside basic knowledge of security procedures. Training for CPR and crisis intervention will be provided, emphasizing the district's commitment to safety and preparedness.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of standard security procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hallways and outside facilities to ensure safety.
• Assists with student supervision during meal periods and dismissals.
• Notifies authorities of any emergency situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Knowledge of security procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Security Guard (High School) JobID: 8119

Position Type

Security/Security

Date Posted

6/5/2025

Location

Thomas Jefferson High School

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High School Security Guards

Thomas Jeffferson High School

Full-Time Days, 8.0 hrs/day, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

$18.50/hour

187 days per year

Competitive benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and more!

Required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices in school security.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to engage in physical activities to include but not limited to reaching overhead, squatting/bending, lifting, pushing and pulling, kneeling, climbing and running.
  
  

Preferred

• Law enforcement and/or military experience.
• Experience in security related work or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience working in an urban, public education setting.
• Successful experience working with children and youth.
• CPR/First Aid training. (The District will organize and pay for this training if it has not been completed at the time of application.)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. (The District will organize and pay for this training if it has not been completed at the time of application.)
• Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) training. (The District will organize and pay for this training if it has not been completed at the time of application.)
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols and monitor hallways, stairwells, toilet facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.
• Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations.
• Assists with student supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of students.
• Assists with arrival and dismissal traffic duties.
• Notifies building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
• Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Follows procedures for various initiatives; including fire prevention, property patrol, traffic control and accident investigations.
• Assists visitors with directions and securing proper identification.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Challenges unauthorized visitors and escorts them to exits.?
  
  

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Question? Contact Tammy at 712-396-2357

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