District Security Guard
Pathways In Education
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Quick overview
The District Security Guard is responsible for maintaining safety on school grounds by responding to incidents and monitoring entrances. They focus on building professional relationships with students and de-escalating inappropriate behaviors to ensure a productive learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have previous security experience and possess or be able to obtain a PERC card. A professional attitude and the ability to make independent decisions are required.
Job description
Job Description
Our Ideal Candidate Will: ● Actively respond to incidents, fights or other issues in or on school grounds that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests. ● Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to administration in a timely fashion. ● Complete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reports. ● Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school. ● Monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety. ● Build positive and professional relationships with students and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments. ● Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students at all times. ● Under direction from administration, lead efforts to de-escalate inappropriate student behaviors and assist students with maximizing their time on task in the center. ● Ability to drive between campuses (Southern Hills and Youree Dr); as well as specialized events (ie Graduation).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required: ● Professional and positive attitude. ● Ability to make decisions independently. ● Uphold standards set forth by the company without constant feedback or training. Education and Experience: ● Previous experience in security preferred ● Have a PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card) card or ability to obtain a PERC card. Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. PIE is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, and IL); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self-confidence, and communication. Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development. With a focus on one-on-one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves. PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees. Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella. Click here to view our company's website.
