Contractor_Security Monitor

Job Overview

The Security Monitor plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors during after-school program hours. This position requires vigilance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to various situations. The Security Monitor is responsible for:

 Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Guard students during activities.
• Remain on premises during program hours.
• Help with parent pick-up.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Handle youth behavior issues per policy.
• Patrol campus, ensure locks are secure.
• Report hazards and security concerns.
• Always carry two-way radio.
• Check IDs of unfamiliar visitors.
• Report accidents to Site Supervisor.
• Arrive 15 minutes early, leave 15 minutes after last student.
• Accurately report work hours.
• Follow all program policies.
• Accommodate youth with disabilities.
• Sign in/out on weekly log.
• Complete required training on time.
• Wear vendor badge and security shirt (Broward only).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma required; associates degree preferred.
• Must be able to pass BCPS Level II Background check.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Creole) is a plus.
• Certification or training with special needs children preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Available for occasional evenings, weekends, and overnights.
• Demonstrates high integrity and excellence in work.
• Capable of working in various situations and with different age groups.
• Adheres to all program policies and procedures.

Competencies:

The ideal Security Monitor demonstrates unwavering commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and sound decision-making abilities, especially under pressure. They excel in conflict resolution, attention to detail, and adaptability. Cultural sensitivity and effective teamwork are crucial, as are reliability and physical stamina. Proficiency with security equipment and impeccable ethical conduct are essential. The candidate must be able to maintain vigilance, respond swiftly to changing situations, and work collaboratively to ensure a secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Characteristics Strongly Desired:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization.Treat students with respect and be an example.  Develop rapport with students by exercising prudent judgment.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of schools, community organizations and individual clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that support the sustainability of the
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track
• Replicate Core Values: Implement core values for all tasks and activities within the

Physical Demands:

This position is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hiring is contingent to successfully passed Level II background screening and Sex Offender background check.