Temporary Security Associate at Maya Angelou PCS (Immediate Hire to March 2026)
About The Position
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching. Maya Angelou Public Charter School (MAPCS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Associate to assume the role of Security Associate. The Security Associate reports directly to the Security Managers and supports the schools and organizations located at the Maya Angelou Learning Campus (MALC).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Security Officers(SO)/Special Police Officers (SPO) License
- 5 years of security experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Non-lethal disarming expertise
- Proficiency in all Microsoft and Google applications
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills with colleagues in different departments
- Strong customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree in Criminology/ Criminal Justice or law enforcement background preferred
- Familiarity with DC charter school operations
- Experience with School Emergency preparedness and procedures
- Experience working with students, families, and staff from racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and supportive physical environment for students and staff
- Investigate and report all security concerns and other emergency incidents on-site and around the school's physical perimeter
- Patrol school buildings and grounds for contraband and weapons
- Investigate all criminal incidents on school property and prepare a written report for the action of school administration
- Maintain high visibility in hallways, stairwells, and common spaces to discourage disruptive behavior
- Maintain vigilance of suspected known problem areas
- Collaborate with school administration around staff and student security awareness programs
- Effectively operate security equipment (two-way radio, metal detector, x-ray machine, etc.)
- Provide security presence during arrival and dismissal times
- Serve as a member of the School Emergency Response Team
- Use school behavioral data to address safety needs
- Maintain building alarm codes and keys
- Ability to intervene in elevated student behavior events
- Ability to climb stairs and spend long periods of time walking and standing
- Conduct routine building patrols to ensure safe onsite activities
- Attend weekend events in order to support ongoing logistics
- Keep abreast of the most recent security protocol, procedures, and best practices
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Full-Time Temporary employees receive four (4) hours of sick leave for every ten (10) days of time worked, up to three (3) days.
- See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
