The Campus Monitor assists in maintaining the security and safety of students, campus, and staff by visually observing behavior, checking locks, monitoring for outsiders, and physically patrolling all buildings and grounds during program operation. Essential duties include maintaining daily logs of suspicious activities, ensuring adherence to safety rules, and reporting any security problems to administration.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, along with an organized and detail-oriented nature. The role requires the ability to work independently, interact effectively with various individuals, and possess strong interpersonal skills and good judgment for emergency situations.
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The YMCA of South Florida's Youth Development Broward department is seeking a dynamic individual experienced in Security to join their team as a Campus Monitor for various sites. Under the direction of the Program Director, Site Supervisor, and/or Assistant Site Supervisor, the Campus Monitor will assist in maintaining the security and safety of actively participating students, campus, and staff during the program operation. They will be responsible for the following duties listed below.
Essential Functions / Job Duties
Visually observe student behavior during campus hours on school property.
Visually and physical check that all gates and doors are locked at all times throughout the school property.
Report serious disturbances to the campus administration and Program Director/Site Supervisor.
Visually monitor campus buildings and grounds for the presence of outsiders on campus.
Report to Program Director/Site Supervisor, students that are in the hallways during program time.
Maintain a daily log of suspicious activities when monitoring campus and report to administration and Program Director/Site Supervisor.
Physically patrol and monitor all campus buildings and grounds; including the perimeter.
Determine the reason for the presence of outsiders on campus.
Stop and question all students not in classrooms during program time.
Monitor parking lots and student gathering areas before, during and after program.
Report any safety or security problems to the administration and Program Director/Site Supervisor/School Administration.
Participate, successfully, in any training the program offers to increase the individual's skills and proficiency related to the position.
Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
Ensures adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director/Site Supervisor.
Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
Must have a walkie-talkie at all times. Campus Monitors may not use personal cell phone while on patrol; including texting, social media, personal calls, checking the time, etc.) In addition, May not use cellular headpieces, ear buds or wireless communication while on duty.
Gate Safety Check Log must be completed daily
The gate safety check log, children’s allergy list, emergency plan, emergency phone numbers, campus map, and a walkie-talkie must be the Campus Monitor at all times.
Visually check that all those on campus have a current badge. Those who do not have a badge stop and escort back to the single point of entry.
Ensure all parents, students and staff enters and exits through the front office single point of entry.
Campus monitor will report to the Program Director/Site Supervisor of the program, prior to shift and upon leaving at the end of the shift every day.
Campus monitors will be responsible for all school board items assigned to them. They must store in a locked area assigned by the Program Director/Site Supervisor daily.
Campus monitors must adhere to the required hours; however, must not exceed hours assigned per week.
Time Management
Works 90% of schedule on the desk / Hands-on role
50% - Focused on executing Association protocols and performance metrics; team performance; reduction in cancellations
Position Expectations Ensures the team meets/exceed sales, revenue targets, net unit growth every month YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader): Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration
Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational
Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal
Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Organized and detail oriented.
Bi-lingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
Position Profile
Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
Dependable character with great attention details.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
Innate ability in using good judgement to respond to emergencies or difficult situations.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at the YMCA is at-will.
It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member.
No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.
As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.
The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.
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