2025-2026 Security Counselor

Warren Easton Charter High School•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Warren Easton Charter High School is one of the highest performing open-enrollment high schools in the city of New Orleans. Our legacy of educational excellence stems back over 100 years. At Warren Easton Charter High School, academic excellence is the highest priority. Our slogan is "The Easton Way is the Only Way.” Maximum individual academic growth is stressed and good study habits are established in a nurturing and well-disciplined environment. Our school community believes that a structured environment is necessary for the assimilation of knowledge and the development of cognitive skills. Our mission is to provide rigorous and relevant instruction for all students at all academic levels to ensure each has the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. Warren Easton Charter High School is seeking a Security Counselor to report directly to the Lead Security Counselor. Ultimately, the Security Counselor’s role is to ensure the safety and well-bring of Warren Easton’s stakeholders (students, staff, and the security of the facility).

Requirements

Prior work in education preferred
A high school diploma or equivalent required an associate's degree preferred
A proven track record of success working with students and families
CPI certification required

Responsibilities

Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, cafeteria, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the security of the facility
Monitor campus during school hours to prevent fires, theft, vandalism and illegal entry and provide general supervision of students outside of class. Investigates and secures buildings at the request of Supervisor
Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be injurious to persons or property; corrects or reports conditions hazardous to the health and safety of pupils, the public, and staff; remain alert to gang member presence including signals and the wearing of colors
Proficient in monitoring security systems software inclusive of live camera feed and infrared thermal imaging systems
Notify supervisor, as appropriate, of any suspicious or dangerous activities on or near campus and communicates with school staff via portable radio; report hazards or unsafe conditions on school property to principal or designee
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the community
Assist students in resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner through the use of conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques and participate in the training of students and staff in conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques
Refer students to appropriate administrator in cases repeated violations of school regulations
Screen persons entering school grounds and report the presence of unauthorized persons, or stop visitors to campus to ensure they are properly authorized to ensure school safety
Respond to calls regarding classroom disturbances, behavior problems or related situations
Prepare required written reports of incidents; maintain security records, logs, and reports
Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by Principal
As directed by the school principal or designee, intervene appropriately in situations likely to result in disruption or injury and impose appropriate consequences for pupil conduct
Prepare and maintain a variety of required state and local statistical reports, records, and
Perform related duties as assigned