Security Guard - West Point H.S. (2024-25 SY)

Hourly salary range : $19.00 to $20.88

Contract months : 9

Salary Grade : 10

Hours per day : 8

Purpose Statement

The job of Security Guard is done for the purpose / s of providing for the safety and welfare of students and

staff while on school grounds at the site where assigned.

Functions

Checks student identification for the purpose of ensuring that only authorized students and visitors are

on campus .

Investigates any incident of disorderly conduct as directed by the administration for the purpose of

making accurate written and oral reports necessary to maintain established district regulations for a safe

and secure environment .

Patrols all common areas (e.g. lunch room, classrooms with substitutes, detention, hallways, parking

lots, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student are in compliance with the established regulations for

maintaining a safe and positive learning environment on district property.

Reports all known or suspected incidents of inappropriate behavior to appropriate site personnel (e.g.

injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with

administrative guidelines.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

Secures all parking lots and common areas during sporting and / or other special events for the purpose

of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot / s.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required

to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adhering to safety practices and having

bilingual skills is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written

and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

includes : ability to direct own work and to coordinate duties with administration, and maintain

appropriate interpersonal relations with students, parents, general public, and other staff of the district

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and / or collate data; and use basic, job-related

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data

utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also

required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize

specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, Problem solving with data requires following

prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to

satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : Ability required to maintain appropriate

interpersonal relations with students and staff of the district.

MUST possess a fingerprint clearance card

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing

information and / or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity

to effect the Organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical

demands : significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some

stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job

requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature

extremes.

Education : High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience : Job related experience is desired.

Certificates & Licenses : Valid Driver's License

Required Testing : None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training : None Specified

Clearances : Criminal Justice / Fingerpring Clearances

Tuberculosis, Must possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card

The following policies have been adopted and are reflected in our employment practices :

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, creed, age, gender or disability.

This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some

accommodation in the hiring process should contact the personnel office.

This organization is a drug and tobacco free workplace.

This organization requires a successful applicant to provide employment eligibility and verification of

a legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.