Security Guard

Charter Schools USA • Homestead, FL

411d

About The Position

The Security Guard at Charter Schools USA plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of school facilities, students, staff, and the general public. This position involves routine patrols of assigned areas, monitoring security systems, and overseeing safety procedures, all while embodying the company's mission of a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™.

Requirements

• High school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program preferred.
• Two (2) years of successful experience as a building security employee or at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in the security profession.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe or out of the ordinary situations while providing security to the facility.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of all types of fire extinguishers and how to use them properly.
• Ability to perform some mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify authorized vehicles and persons designated to be on premises during his/her shift.
• Must be alert, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns, and recommending creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned facilities including buildings, parking lots, and equipment; check for security, vandalism, or casualty losses, and report all incidences to the appropriate Police or Fire Department.
• Oversee pick up and drop off procedures.
• Supervise other building security personnel.
• Maintain visitor/building log accurately and assist visitors to school buildings using the appropriate procedure.
• Participate in training programs to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Monitor electronic school security system.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administrators.
• Follow federal and state laws as well as School Board policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees