Location: New York, NY 10034

Pay Rate: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 Annually

Department: Facilities/Security

Division: 12 Month

Job Status: Full-Time

Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Hour Per Week: 40

Position Description

Position Overview: Security Officers are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. The security team plays a critical role in the school’s culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in supporting students in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. The school security officer is generally the first and primary point of contact to the school for parents, visitors, community members, and other external parties. The school security officer warmly, courteously, and effectively interacts with these parties, ensuring that their experience of the school is consistently positive.

General Responsibilities

Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school’s comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor
Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
Actively respond to incidents, fights or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of students, staff, and/or guests
Patrol and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from property
Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or 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; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests
As assigned, monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety
Participate in appropriate in-service training and workshop programs

Qualifications/Skills

High school diploma or GED required
A minimum of 2-3 years of highly successful related experience
CPR/AED Certified
FDNY Certifications (Certificate of Fitness S95, FDNY D-10)
Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety
Solid attendance and punctuality
Ability to work with adolescents in maintaining a positive and safe school culture
Knowledge of the CPS Student Code of Conduct
Strong oral communication skills, human relations and interpersonal skills
Ability to write incident reports

About Inwood Academy For Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Disclaimer

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

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