Security Guards (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A local educational partnership in Springfield is seeking a Security Officer to protect life and property at schools. Responsibilities include monitoring premises, managing visitor access, and assisting with emergency procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in security and a valid driver's license. The role requires a willingness to adapt to departmental needs, including after-school events. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience as Security Officer preferred.
• Must be City of Springfield resident.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property at assigned school.
• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school.
• Notifies authorities of security or emergency situations.

Skills

Experience as Security Officer

Community engagement

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Metal detectors

Guard tour program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property at assigned school.
• Reports directly to the Principal of the school where assigned in cooperation with Safety and Security management.
• Greets, registers and screens visitors at the school entrance. Assigns visitor pass and directs them to the proper destination.
• Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds and parking lots to deter, detect, and report violations of the law and or school policy.
• Detects, investigates and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
• Monitors and direct student movement throughout assigned school and properties.
• Notifies the administrative staff, police, fire department, or other appropriate authorities of Security or emergency situations.
• Operates metal detectors and conducts searches when directed to do so.
• Uses and perform guard tour program depending on school assignment.
• Assists with fire drills, lockdown drills and other emergency preparedness drills as necessary.
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by the safety/security department.
• Monitors and ensure smooth and safe traffic flow at arrival and dismissal.
• To remain highly visible at all times and serve as a resource for all students, staff and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal, supervisor or other appropriate Administrator.
• Works closely with building custodians.
• Depending on assignment will assist in security related issues and activates after school hours for events such as open house and sporting events.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience as Security Officer preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willingness and flexibility to work the schedule and location that best fits departmental needs.
• Must be City of Springfield resident.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at
[e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail]. Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]