WCPA Delano dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment is seeking a vigilant and proactive Part-Time Campus Security Aide. The primary focus of this role is to monitor and mitigate external threats intrusions and unauthorized individuals to ensure the safety of students staff and school property as well as provide de-escalation support during high-traffic times such as during arrival and dismissal. This position requires strong observational skills situational awareness and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to potential security or safety concerns.
Essential Job Functions:
- Arrival and Dismissal: provide support to campus personnel during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal in areas such as parking lots entrances/exits managing and de-escalating situations involving disruptive parents or visitors.
- Perimeter Monitoring: Conduct regular patrols of the school campus including external areas such as parking lots entrances vendor gates and boundaries to identify and address potential security risks.
- Threat Detection: Monitor external threats including unauthorized individuals suspicious activities or potential intrusions using observation security cameras and other surveillance tools.
- Access Control: Ensure all entry points are staffed secured validating the identity of visitors and enforcing school access policies to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Incident Response: Respond promptly to security incidents such as trespassing or suspicious behavior following established protocols to de-escalate situations and coordinate with school administration or law enforcement as needed.
- Surveillance System Management: Operate and monitor security cameras and alarms ensuring equipment is functional and reporting any malfunctions for timely repairs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with administrators staff and local law enforcement to maintain a secure environment and share relevant security updates.
- Emergency Preparedness: Assist in implementing and practicing emergency procedures including lockdowns or evacuations to prepare for external threats.
- Reporting: Document all security incidents observations and activities in detailed reports maintaining accurate records for school records and potential investigations.
- Visitors: Support Vendor/visitor check-in procedures and ensure all vendors and guests follow campus safety protocols.
- Training: Attend training sessions and meetings related to school safety crisis response and Campus Supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Experience: Prior experience in security law enforcement or a related field is preferred. Experience in a school or educational setting is a plus.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or certification in security practices (e.g. guard card CPR/First Aid) is highly desirable.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with students families and staff of diverse ethnic racial cultural educational and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check (including fingerprints) upon official offer and acceptance of a position with WCPA.
Skills Knowledge:
- Strong observational and situational awareness skills to detect potential threats.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff students and visitors.
- Basic knowledge of security systems including walkies/radios CCTV and alarm systems.
Working Conditions:
- Physical Requirements: Ability to walk stand and patrol for extended periods as well as respond quickly to incidents. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds if needed.
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00/Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information :
Compensation:
- Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Quality of Life in the Central Valley:
Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time