School Security Guard I

Promising Futures, Inc. is a social service agency in the area of child welfare. Our goal is to break the cycle and silence of violence. We partner with various agencies to accomplish the goal of keeping families safe. We are looking for individuals who have a passion to help those in need.

Promising Futures, Inc. is now looking for School Security Guards at our Day Treatment Center and Day Reporting Program in which we provide services for youth grades K-12 that address their academic, behavioral and mental health needs.

School Security Guard Job Description Includes but not limited to:

• Actively monitoring school grounds and responding to security threats, emergencies, or other situations as needed
• Maintaining order on school grounds by enforcing rules, responding to student behavioral issues.
• Conducting fire drills, disaster drills, and other emergency preparedness activities
• Reporting any suspicious activity to the principal or other school staff member who can take action
• Performing first aid and other emergency medical procedures in cases of emergency
• Providing security services at school functions such as community service projects, field trips, and etc.
• Conducting security checks on doors, gates, windows, and other entryways to ensure they are secure
• Assist with the transportation of students
• Conducting security checks on students to ensure safety
• Using computers to monitor security systems, dispatch security officers to specific locations, and enter data regarding incidents or emergencies
• Providing security consultation services to schools in other regions including developing security plans and training security staff members to implement those plans

School Security Guard Schedule:

• The school guard schedule when assisting with transporting students for day program can begin as early as 6:00am and as late as 4:30pm
• Shifts can include: 4-hour shifts/6-hour shifts/8-hour shifts/10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday

General Requirements:

• Must pass all background checks which include: National FBI Check; National Sex Offender; Child Protective Services Check; Local Background Checks
• Must pass all drug screens
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have a reliable vehicle with the ability to use private car to transport self and others.
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to have a flexible schedule
• The Employee is responsible for obtaining Automobile insurance coverage($100,000/$300,000).
• 2 years or more preferred in military, corrections or security
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a high school diploma/GED

Qualities of an Ideal Candidate include but not limited to:

• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Timely
• Practice Trauma Informed Care
• Compassionate
• Hardworking
• People Person
• Ability to Work Independently
• Take Accountability
• Utilize Critical Thinking Skills
• Possess Effective Communication Skills
• Culturally Competent
• Possess Strong Computer/Database Skills
• Have strong Documentation skills
• Compliant with all City, State, Federal and Agency laws, policies and procedures

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gary, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gary, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person