Security Guard
Santa Monica, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Pacifica Christian High School Security Guard (Full-Time)
Pacifica Christian High School is seeking a reliable and mission-aligned Security Guard to help maintain a safe welcoming and orderly campus environment for our students families faculty and visitors.
This is an excellent opportunity to serve students and families while becoming part of a vibrant and purpose-driven school community.
Position Overview
The Security Guard is responsible for monitoring campus access points conducting regular patrols of the campus and surrounding perimeter supporting a safe arrival and dismissal and responding calmly and appropriately to incidents as they arise. This is an unarmed position focused on visibility prevention and relationship ideal candidates are observant level-headed professional under pressure and able to build positive rapport with high school students while maintaining clear and consistent expectations.
Schedule
- MondayFriday full-time (approximately 7:00 AM 4:00 PM)
- Morning arrival: entry point monitoring and traffic-flow support
- School day: campus patrols visitor check-in access control lunch and passing-period presence parking lot and perimeter walk-throughs
- Afternoon dismissal: exit monitoring and pedestrian safety support
- Occasional evening or weekend coverage for school events as needed
Note: Specific post assignments and shift times will be finalized based on campus schedules and operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control campus entry points; greet screen and log visitors
- Conduct routine interior and exterior patrols; identify and report safety hazards or unsecured areas
- Respond to incidents medical situations and emergencies in coordination with school administration and when necessary local law enforcement or emergency services
- Support implementation of the schools emergency operations plan including drills (fire lockdown earthquake)
- Maintain accurate daily activity logs and incident reports
- De-escalate conflicts and enforce campus policies in a firm fair and respectful manner
- Assist with opening and securing campus facilities
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid California Guard Card (BSIS registration) or ability to obtain prior to start
- Prior security campus supervision law enforcement or military experience preferred
- Able to stand walk and remain alert for extended periods indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Sound judgment discretion and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document incidents accurately and objectively
- Comfortable working with high school students and building trust with adolescents
- Consistent punctual and reliable
- Must personally embrace the mission and vision of Pacifica Christian High School
Employment Requirements
- Current TB Test
- Live Scan DOJ Background Check
- CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
- Concussion Training (provided)
- Emergency response and de-escalation training (provided)
- Uniform and safety equipment provided by the school
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Pacifica is a college-prep, Christian private school in Santa Monica, CA, providing high school students with an exceptional liberal arts education.