Campus Security Officer

Marin Country Day School • Corte Madera, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Marin Country Day School (MCDS), an independent K–8 school serving 600 students, seeks a dependable, welcoming, and proactive Campus Security Officer to help maintain a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for its school community. Based on the school’s 35-acre waterfront campus, the officer monitors school grounds, manages visitor access, directs campus traffic and drop-off/dismissal, and responds to safety needs. The role calls for strong situational awareness and security practices, along with warm interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

The position is regular, full-year staff, non-exempt, and full-time. The scheduled hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday. The Campus Security Officer reports to the Director of Safety.

Compensation is $25.00–$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits include fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer contributions toward dependent coverage; a retirement plan match with retirement planning support; short- and long-term disability insurance; a flexible spending account; an employee assistance program; professional development opportunities; tuition discounts for employees’ children attending MCDS; and up to four weeks of additional paid support, coordinated with state benefits, when welcoming a new child. Eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

• Must have a California BSIS Guard Card.
• Must have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to de-escalate stressful situations with professionalism and patience.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Cultural competency skills.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to meet occasional local driving needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including over uneven outdoor surfaces.
• Ability to regularly climb stairs and navigate multi-level buildings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, or windy weather.
• Ability to sprint short distances if needed to respond to emergencies or incidents.
• Ability to remain alert and focused throughout the shift.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated security work experience in an education or childcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and procedures in the Campus Security Operations Guide.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies or incidents and remain alert to potential threats, alarms, and other emergencies.
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor, representing the school with integrity and respect.
• Help provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
• Greet, sign in, and direct visitors, ensuring visitor management policies and procedures are followed.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Actively monitor security cameras while in the security kiosk.
• Conduct daily patrols of school grounds, watching for suspicious activity or unauthorized individuals.
• Direct campus traffic and parking, and assist with morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.
• Document incidents, accidents, or violations of school rules, maintaining clear and accurate safety and security records.
• Attend special events and assist with event parking and security.
• Assist the Director of School Safety and perform other assigned duties.
• Drive locally on occasion as needed.

Benefits

• Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer contributions toward dependent coverage.
• Retirement plan match with retirement planning support.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition discounts for employees’ children attending MCDS.
• Up to four weeks of additional paid support, coordinated with state benefits, when welcoming a new child.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed