Security Guard (1.0 FTE) -

Description: Security Guard 
 Walter Fitzgerald Campus

Job Purpose Statement:  The high school security guard position is to maintain the safety of the students and staff as well as ensure security measures that protect district property.  The security guard will help enforce the rules and regulations as outlined by the Student/Parent Handbook. 
 
Supervision Received:  The security guard will work in close connection with the School Resource Officer and the School Safety Unit of the Fairfield Police Department, other members of the school security team, the deans of the high school, and the administrative team of the high school. This position takes day-to-day direction from the head principal of the school while reporting to the Executive Director of Operations or their designee.
 
Supervision Exercised:  N/A
 
Essential Job Functions: 

• Monitor key areas of the school as designated by the principal, including but not limited to:
  • Cafeteria during lunch periods
  • Entrances during school arrival time
  • Parking lots
  • The Bus Loop or other areas of egress during dismissal time
  • Areas of the building needing increased supervision
  • Hallways, stairwells and bathrooms
  • Large gatherings, like assemblies and pep rallies
  • Other areas of need identified by the administration
  • All other duties assigned by the building principal

 

• Maintain the security office and functions of the office, including but not limited to:
  • Issuing student ID badges
  • Operating school security camera monitoring stations
  • Operating school security equipment
    • Metal detectors
    • Weapons detection systems
    • Other equipment as needed
  • Maintaining the main office lost and found items
  • Working with deans to conduct investigations around student theft, vandalism, fighting, parking violations, unauthorized leaving or entering school grounds, etc. 
  • Photographing, documenting, and preserving/confiscating contraband as warranted
  • Maintaining and issuing staff parking passes
  • Maintaining and issuing staff walkie-talkies per the administration’s directives
• Maintain the security office and functions of the office, including but not limited to:
  • Issuing student ID badges
  • Operating school security camera monitoring stations
  • Operating school security equipment
    • Metal detectors
    • Weapons detection systems
    • Other equipment as needed
  • Maintaining the main office lost and found items
  • Working with deans to conduct investigations around student theft, vandalism, fighting, parking violations, unauthorized leaving or entering school grounds, etc. 
  • Photographing, documenting, and preserving/confiscating contraband as warranted
  • Maintaining and issuing staff parking passes
  • Maintaining and issuing staff walkie-talkies per the administration’s directives
  • Help problem-solve issues related to school visitors and software related to visitor badges

 Work with school administration and staff to operationalize all safety drills and procedures regarding the following events: Lockdown, Relocation, Evacuation, Reunification, and others deemed necessary by the Fairfield Police and Board of Education.  

• Establish positive rapport and interact with students throughout the school, maintain high visibility so that students feel comfortable reporting issues, providing information, and asking questions.  The presence and visibility of the security guard is one of the key deterrents for students to violate school rules and ways to promote positive contributions to the school community. 

 
Other Job Requirements: 

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
•  Wear and maintain district-issued security uniform and report the need for replacement.
• Work with other security staff to maintain proper monitoring of the front door and lobby.
• Assist with student assemblies and managing student seating and safe flow in and out of spaces
• Help new or substitute SRO be up to date on information regarding school and students
• Work with Main Office and Head Principal’s secretary to be aware of important events on the calendar to anticipate security needs
• Report any item needing immediate attention to Principal and the Executive Director of Operations or their designee
• Ensure outside visitors are following school procedures, including vendors working for Fairfield Public Schools
• Consult with staff on security-related issues
• Enforce use of “the boot” for unauthorized parking
• Attend training sessions or professional development related to school safety and security

  
Minimum Qualifications Required: 

• High school diploma
• Background/experience in security
• Large event monitoring experience
• Previous experience in law enforcement is preferred but not required
• NIMS IS-100C certified preferred but not required
• Valid CPR/AED certification required

Salary $37,163 annually, 194 day work year, 35 hour work week

For further information contact:

Angelus Papageorge
Executive DIrector of Operations
apapageorge@fairfieldschools.org