Senior Security Worker

Greece Central School District; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greece Central School District is seeking a Senior Security Worker to help protect students and staff at its school complex. The role involves supervising security staff, monitoring access, and coordinating with local emergency services to maintain safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and NY DOS Security Guard registration. CPR/AED certification is preferred, with a focus on teamwork and public safety within the district facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current NY DOS Security Guard registration required.
• Valid NY driver license or ability to meet transportation needs.
• NY HELPS program details may apply for non-competitive appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Security Supervisor in supervising building security staff.
• Ensure safety of students, staff, and visitors.
• Fill security work assignments as needed.
• Conduct periodic rounds; check for hazards; secure windows/doors.
• Prevent unauthorized entry and monitor behavior.
• Assist local fire department with alarms and emergencies.
• Prepare reports and maintain activity records.

Skills

Experience with teenagers

CPR/AED certification

Group work with staff/students

Security worker experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Security Guard registration (NY DOS)

Job description

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary: $20.50/Hour Minimum

Bargaining Unit: AGCEP Contract

Report Times: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Daily Hours: 8 Paid

Work Year: 39 Weeks

Supervisor: Director of School Safety and Security

Civil Service Title: Senior Security Worker (Competitive - NY HELPS)

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in an occupation involved with the enforcement of peace and order such as guard, police officer, forest ranger, or armored vehicle guard.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State.

If you are appointed you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with teenagers;
• CPR/AED certification or willingness to be certified;
• Ability to work with groups of students, staff and public;
• Previous work experience as a security worker.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

• Assists the Security Supervisor with supervising building security staff responsible for the safety/security of the buildings and grounds of a school complex;
• Ensures the safety of students, staff and visitors;
• Works with the Security Supervisor to fill security work assignments, as needed;
• Conducts periodic rounds, checks for fire and accident hazards, makes sure all windows, doors, and entrances to the building are closed and locked;
• Prevents admittance to the premises of unauthorized persons;
• Monitors disruptive behavior;
• Monitors vehicle and personnel movement on property;
• Assists local fire department with fire alarms and bomb scares;
• Prepares reports and maintains records of activities conducted;

Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:

Name: Casey Voelkl

Title: Director of School Safety and Security

Email: [e-mail]

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.

The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.