High School Security Guard Full Time 2026-2027 SY

POSITION TITLE:  PHHS SECURITY GUARD

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school Diploma  
• Successful experience in security or law enforcement
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Paragon may find acceptable

REPORTS TO:   High School Dean of Students

JOB GOAL:        To ensure a safe and secure building environment as well as the personal safety of students, staff and visitors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and school property in accordance with policies to provide an educational climate which is conducive to learning.
• Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building. Monitors exits and prevents unauthorized student exits from the buildings
• Unlocks and locks buildings daily (before and after school)
• Communicates effectively and documents concerns.
• Enforces policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, dress code, IDs, and other school rules and regulations.
• Reports concerns and incidents that may require corrective action to the Administration
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations
• Assists vendors and visitors to the school in receiving proper direction and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building.
• Checks student passes during class; escorts students to and from the Principals' offices as directed.
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.  
• Physically separates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force.
• Monitors campus in the morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
• Oversees parking and crossing guard schedules and duties
• Available to work after school events.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Paragon Management may from time to time assign.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:

• Proactive self-starter.  A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and /or how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while remaining humble; avoid excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Always looking for more.  More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Sound judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact  of  your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS SHOULD TRULY RESONATE WITH YOU:

• "Yes, that is possible.  Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
• "I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
• "I have not done that before, but I can do it."

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days per school calendar. Hours normally 6:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday; 1 week per month 7-3:30 Monday-Thursday, Friday 7:30-11:30

EVALUATION:   Annually at a minimum by the Dean of Students