Security Guard Job at Charter Schools USA in Baton Rouge

Overview

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Job Purpose: To join a team of people with the mission Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for ensuring existing facilities are routinely patrolled and secured to oversee safety of school buildings, property, students, staff members and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned facilities including buildings, parking lots, and equipment; check for security, vandalism or casualty losses, and report all incidences to the appropriate Police or Fire Department.
• Oversee pick up and drop off procedures.
• Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Supervise other building security personnel.
• Maintain visitor/building log accurately and assist visitors to school buildings using the appropriate procedure.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments and sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Monitor electronic school security system.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administrators.
• Follow federal and state laws and School Board policies.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe or out of the ordinary situations while providing security to the facility.
• Thorough knowledge of fire extinguishers and proper use.
• Ability to perform some mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify authorized vehicles and persons on premises during shift.
• Alert, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required. Computer skills as required for the position.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems, identifying patterns, and recommending creative solutions.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or satisfactory completion of a GED preferred.
• Two (2) years of successful experience as a building security employee or at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in the security profession.
• Commitment to company values.
• Alternative requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer.
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Speak in audible tones for clear communication.
• Full range of mobility in upper and lower body; ability to reach overhead and assume various positions as needed.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education