Substitute Security Guard

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED;
• Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures.
• A valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Security Guard:

· Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators. · Demonstrates ethical behavior. · Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations. · Follows District Code of Conduct policies. · Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties. · Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position. · Engages in self development. · Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work. · Displays a desire to work with students. · Serves as a role model. · Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors. · Works as a team member. · Communicates effectively both verbally and written. · Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected. · Responds to students as individuals. · Maintains cohesiveness in school environment. · Patrols school buildings and grounds as necessary to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. · Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary. · Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary. All complaints filed with law enforcement will be signed by the principal or his designated representative. Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal. · Report any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to school administration or maintenance department. · Patrols school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles; check cars for parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants, in driveways, loading zones, bus zones, and other no parking areas. · Assists as direct by school administration in stopping disturbances, and undue distractions in the school or on the school grounds. · Confers with school administration on matters of concern. · Assists law enforcement officers as directed by school administration. · Insures School Zones signs are properly positioned at designated times, as determined by school principal. · Insures that gates are locked or opened at times designated by principal. · Sets up pylons, rope lines, etc. to prepare for school activities. · Supervises assigned school activities. · Performs other job duties as assigned.