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** Security Officer**
**Job Category****:** Security **Requisition Number****:** SECUR001181 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
Reports to: Security Supervisor
The Lovett School Mission: The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.
The Lovett School Diversity Mission Statement: The Lovett School celebrates the uniqueness of each individual within an intentionally inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We recognize that our community is enhanced as we seek to appreciate and respect the differences among our students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. We are committed to supporting this environment through classroom instruction, professional development, and other curricular and co-curricular programming, and in accordance with our nondiscriminatory policy.
Position Responsibilities:
Security and Order Daily
Watch and patrol grounds and buildings, on foot and in vehicle, to protect against damage, theft, or harm caused by intruders
Ensure building and gate security
Regulate vehicle traffic and maintain orderly flow and control
Ensure pedestrian safety at school crossways
Complete all jobs in a timely manner
Be aware of noise in and around classrooms and buildings
Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
Respond quickly and effectively to security violations and reports of security violations
Respond quickly to emergency situations by safely directing people and coordinating with emergency response personnel
Conduct and/or assist in security investigations
Write reports upon completion of investigations
Security at Special Events
Check logbook for events daily
Provide a visible presence at all special events and functions
Secure doors in school buildings and gates as necessary
Provide traffic direction and parking control
Operation of School Vehicles
Hold current Georgia Drivers license
Check condition of vehicle prior to driving
Report mechanical problems or damage to grounds supervisor
Fuel and maintain vehicles as needed
Attendance and Punctuality
Work when scheduled
Begin and end work as expected
Call supervisor when arriving late for work or when absent according to policy
Have scheduled absences approved by supervisor according to policy
Adhere to the policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Handbook
Accept any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Position Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years of age;
Have a minimum of two years of security experience;
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality;
Able to work overtime for after-hour events, when necessary;
Possess cognitive skills necessary to perform job duties;
Possess proficient oral and written communication skills;
Able to deal with the school community professionally at all times;
Must be able to maintain a positive and helpful attitude in stressful situations.
Physical Requirements:
NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is often required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently walk up to 5 miles per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be physically able to complete all job duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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