YD Miami - Campus Monitor

The YMCA of South Florida•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Campus Monitor at the YMCA of South Florida, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors on the campus of a public school. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain a safe and orderly environment, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development. By maintaining a visible presence, enforcing policies, and responding to incidents, you will contribute to creating a safe and secure after-school environment for all participants. Essential Functions / Job Duties: Campus Security: Monitor the campus premises to prevent unauthorized access, maintain order, and identify and report any potential security risks or safety hazards. Regularly patrol and walk the campus ground to identify and deter suspicious persons, unauthorized individuals, or any potential security threats. Single Point of Entry: Enforce the use of the program's designated single point of entry for all outside guests, verifying their identity and purpose before granting access to the campus. Student Supervision: Provide direct supervision and guidance to students during after-school activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Program Sign-In/Out: Assist with the sign-in and sign-out process for program participants, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to program policies. Behavior Management: Enforce program rules and policies consistently, addressing any disruptive or inappropriate behavior in a calm and professional manner, following the program's disciplinary procedures. Incident Response: Respond promptly and appropriately to any incidents, accidents, or emergencies on campus, following established protocols and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved. Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with program staff, school personnel, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders regarding safety concerns, incidents, and program updates. Documentation: Accurately document and report any incidents, accidents, or disciplinary actions, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to program policies. Equipment and Facility Management: Ensure that all security equipment, such as cameras, radios, and emergency systems, are in good working condition. Report any maintenance issues related to the facility or equipment promptly. Relationship Building: Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members, promoting a sense of trust, respect, and collaboration. Position Profile: Outgoing personality enjoys interacting with speaking to individuals of all ages, especially children and parents. Innate desire to provide excellent customer service. The ability to develop relationships with students, staff and parents. A professional, goal driven, self-motivated leader with a positive attitude.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior experience in a security-related role, preferably in an educational or youth-oriented setting.
Strong observational skills, attentiveness, and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.
Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies and the ability to defuse tense situations calmly and tactfully.
Familiarity with safety and security protocols, including emergency response procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Physical stamina and the ability to perform duties that involve standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving lightweight objects.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.
As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test.

Responsibilities

Monitor the campus premises to prevent unauthorized access, maintain order, and identify and report any potential security risks or safety hazards.
Regularly patrol and walk the campus ground to identify and deter suspicious persons, unauthorized individuals, or any potential security threats.
Enforce the use of the program's designated single point of entry for all outside guests, verifying their identity and purpose before granting access to the campus.
Provide direct supervision and guidance to students during after-school activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
Assist with the sign-in and sign-out process for program participants, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to program policies.
Enforce program rules and policies consistently, addressing any disruptive or inappropriate behavior in a calm and professional manner, following the program's disciplinary procedures.
Respond promptly and appropriately to any incidents, accidents, or emergencies on campus, following established protocols and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
Maintain open and effective communication with program staff, school personnel, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders regarding safety concerns, incidents, and program updates.
Accurately document and report any incidents, accidents, or disciplinary actions, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to program policies.
Ensure that all security equipment, such as cameras, radios, and emergency systems, are in good working condition.
Report any maintenance issues related to the facility or equipment promptly.
Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members, promoting a sense of trust, respect, and collaboration.