Part-Time Security Officer

The Harker School a private TK12 school located in San Jose CA seeks qualified applicants for the PartTime Security Officer position. The scheduled work hours are 6:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.; weekend availability is required.

The expected hourly range is $23.00 $27.00 per hour.

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary

To perform routine security duties either on tour or at a fixed post monitoring and directing traffic and authorizing entrance and departure of employees visitors and other persons in order to maintain security of premises.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Traffic Control
Control vehicle traffic in all parking lot / loading zones assuring a safe and unrestricted traffic flow.
Assure safe passage of pedestrians in parking and loading zones during high traffic arrival and dismissal periods.
Monitor parking lots / loading zones on regular basis to prevent vehicles from parking in unauthorized areas or from being left unattended in loading zone.
Control traffic at front entrance in a manner that provides for safe entrance and exit to and from the campus.

Campus Safety / Security
Be aware of any and all safety and / or security problems and respond to them in the appropriate manner.
Report safety / security problems encountered during shift to the Security Coordinator via the daily activity report.
Be aware of and approach any visitor on campus not displaying a valid visitors pass. Inquire as to the nature of their visit and escort anyone without valid business off campus.
Tour campus throughout shift noticing any unauthorized activity.
Serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent.
Maintain radio contact with the Administrative offices Maintenance and other Security Officers when needed.
Complete daily activity report in a legible concise and informational manner.
Maintain Harker issued cell phone in an operational manner refraining from using phone for personal reasons.
Maintain a polite professional demeanor at all times.
Maintain uniforms that are clean and in good repair and wear one for every shift or work.

Knowledge Skill & Physical Ability Requirements
Must be able to stand and / or walk for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times during a shift.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner possibly for extended periods of time and abide by all applicable traffic and safety laws.
Must be able to lift and / or move fifty 50 pounds.
Have eyesight and hearing that is of such a nature as to fulfill the duties of a security officer.
Must be fluent in ability to read write and speak in effective English.
Must possess valid California Drivers License.
Must possess valid California Guard Card.
Must maintain continued clean driving record as evidenced by enrollment in the DMV pull notice program.

Working Conditions
May be subject to extended periods of time standing or walking.
Majority of time may be spent outside resulting in exposure to extremes in either heat or cold as weather and temperatures vary.
May be subject to unknown risks as a result of working alone at night patrolling campuses.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality embrace diversity and promote leadership and service preparing students to take their place as global citizens.