Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED;
Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures.
A valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Security Guard:

· Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.

· Demonstrates ethical behavior.

· Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.

· Follows District Code of Conduct policies.

· Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.

· Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.

· Engages in self development.

· Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work.

· Displays a desire to work with students.

· Serves as a role model.

· Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.

· Works as a team member.

· Communicates effectively both verbally and written.

· Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.

· Responds to students as individuals.

· Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.

· Patrols school buildings and grounds as necessary to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.

· Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary.

· Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning. Requests assistance from school administration and/or police department as necessary. All complaints filed with law enforcement will be signed by the principal or his designated representative. Assume fire alarm responsibilities as assigned by principal.

· Report any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to school administration or maintenance department.

· Patrols school grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles; check cars for parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants, in driveways, loading zones, bus zones, and other no parking areas.

· Assists as direct by school administration in stopping disturbances, and undue distractions in the school or on the school grounds.

· Confers with school administration on matters of concern.

· Assists law enforcement officers as directed by school administration.

· Insures School Zones signs are properly positioned at designated times, as determined by school principal.

· Insures that gates are locked or opened at times designated by principal.

· Sets up pylons, rope lines, etc. to prepare for school activities.

· Supervises assigned school activities.

· Performs other job duties as assigned.

Substitute Security Guard