School Security Guard

2024 – 2025 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB OPENING
SCHOOL SECURITY GUARD (PART-TIME)
SCHOOL LOCATION (TBD)
$20.00 PER HOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols hallways and lavatories.
• Periodic check of exterior grounds including parking lots.
• Breaking up fights between students and intervening in other conflicts as needed.
• Investigation of incidents such as threats, thefts, potential fights and gang activity.
• Works at Report Card Conferences twice a year and graduation exercises in June.
• Works at school functions at the request of the building principal.
• Operates hand-held metal detectors when a situation warrants their use.
• Questions visitors entering the school building.
• Attends training seminars and in-service workshops as scheduled.
• Submits In-School Incident Reports to the building principal and Director of School Police and Security.
• Wears proper uniform at all times during working hours and when assigned to overtime details.
• Does not wear handcuffs, badges, mace, guns, or other police-related equipment.
• Notifies BOTH the school you are assigned to and the Office of School Police and Security by the start of your shift when absent (275-1125-Voicemail).
• Maintains professional demeanor and radio discipline at all times.  No swearing or arguing will be allowed.
• Maintains contact with the building principal, teachers, staff, students, and the general public.
• Maintains order in the school building, helping to promote a secure environment conducive to a positive educational experience.
• MUST notify the principal and security office (203-275-1125) when leaving the building.
• TWENTY-minute paid lunch period is provided.  Security Officers are not permitted to leave the building during lunch period unless approved by principal and security director.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have State Mandated Security Guard Card or the ability to obtain a card within 60 days.

This posting does not and is not intended to represent a complete description of job responsibilities and duties to be performed.

This position is open until filled and review of candidate applications will begin immediately. 

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.