Security Guard

Position Title:             Security Guard                                                Location:                    School Site
Reports To:                Principal                                                          Supervises:                None
Classification:            Support                                                           Status:                        Full-time
FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt                                                   Benefit Eligible:            Yes
Work Year:                 199 days / 10 months                                      Salary:                        See lhusd.org website

 
Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years of experience in security work for a bank, hotel, restaurant, retail store, school, or a public law enforcement or private security agency or closely related field
• or completion of an Associate's Degree or 60 postsecondary credits in security or criminal justice studies and three years of the experience specified above
• or a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience

 
Certificates and Licensure Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver's License; with good driving record
• First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute training required or acquired at time of hire
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety

 
Summary
Provide personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of campus.  Provide escort services, and other basic assistance services as needed, and performs routine security and safety patrol duties.  Remain alert to emergency situations and communicate observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of all to Administration. 
 
Qualifications

• Ability to acquire knowledge of LHUSD school board policies and procedures and Student Rights and responsibilities
• Ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software; ability   to maintain records and prepare written reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school personnel, and the general public; initiative, sound judgement, tact, courtesy, and good communication skills, a must
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques employed in establishing and maintaining building security; skill in observing and detecting unusual occurrences or behavior

 
Responsibilities and Requirements

• Remain alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security violators; approach suspicious persons and/or notify administration or police as appropriate; may confront and/or intervene, as required, until authorities arrive
• Communicate school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel, and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of the potential consequences of violation
• Monitor students within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, grounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, parking lot, gym, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students
• Assist with controlling classroom disturbances or acts of defiance; request assistance from the school administration and/or police when necessary
• Detain students suspected of narcotics, tobacco, or alcohol related infractions
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities; establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff, and community members
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations
• Patrol and monitor assigned parking areas to provide security and assistance; direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the principal or superintendent
• Read and respond to email communications
• Submit oral and written reports as required

 
OTHER

• Perform other tasks as may be deemed appropriate by the principal and/or superintendent

 
Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Effort
• Bend, stoop, lift, climb
• Climb t