Our Commitment:
Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation/affectional preference, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship,age, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, pregnancy status, uniformed service, military and veteran status, employment status, disability, political affiliation, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Position Summary:
School Safety holds a critical role for our network, as we are committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for all staff and students. School Safety will formally report to the Director of Operations.
This is a part-time role. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 7 am -1 pm or 130 pm - 630 pm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Be the gatekeeper to our school building:
- Assist visitors with directions and secure proper identification.
- Detect, investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles and activities.
- Notify building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
Ensure safety and efficient reporting:
- Monitor hallways, stairwells, toilet facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility.
- Assist with fire drills, crisis’ and other emergency building evacuations and situations.
- Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
- Ensure a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations.
- Supervise and direct student movement during arrival and dismissal.
- Update security records, logs, and reports.
- Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs as directed.
Build culture with staff, students and families:
- Promote school culture by greeting students and visitors.
- Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
- Promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model.
- Contribute to the organization's image by maintaining professional attire and grooming.
We are seeking candidates with the following experience, competencies and assets:
Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years full-time experience as an effective security guard, preferably in a school.
- Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the task assigned.
- Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures.
- Private security or public police experience, including knowledge of school & local laws and search & seizure (preferred).
- Comfort utilizing technology to communicate, track and organize work and information (e.g. Google Suite, documents, spreadsheets).
- Excellent human relations skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, staff, and families.
- Complete and pass pre-employment fingerprinting and reference check process.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Great time and task management; an ability to prioritize, manage multiple obligations and initiatives and follow through.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as on a team and to take direction as needed.
- Strong attention to detail; able to develop and maintain organizational and documentation systems.
- A deep sense of ownership and responsibility.
Assets:
- Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to preserving a bold, can-do culture that sustains the organization’s core values.
- Commitment to leveraging the existing strengths and supporting the continuous evolution of our communities, students, families and staff members.
- Alignment to the Amber Charter Schools mission and core values.
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
- 16 Hour Security Guard Training required.
- F-01 Fire Guard Certification (required to obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand the Spanish language
Compensation:
- $15hr - $19hr
Amber Charter Schools is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Amber Charter Schools offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
Who We Are:
In addition to Amber’s competitive salaries, Amber offers opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package starting on day 1, including medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage (with dependent options available and averaging $92-$124 per month), dental & vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year, various supplemental benefit options such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, pre-tax commuter & transit benefits and flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts, longevity and referral bonuses, generous paid time off, access to a federal student loan debt reduction program, professional development and a friendly work environment.
