Security Attendant

Security Attendant, Full Time

Abington Friends School is an ambitious Quaker school community with a powerful academic program for children age 3 through grade 12. Our students seek intellectual adventure, build strong analytical and creative thinking skills and form a sturdy sense of self. More information is available at https://www.abingtonfriends.net/

Abington Friend School seeks a full-time security attendant to work evenings and weekends. This is a 12 month position.

Primary Duties

• Lock and unlock campus and building entrances and exits as needed for renters and employees in the evening and on weekends.
• Provide a presence on campus during non-school hours both inside and outside, giving direction and information to campus visitors when needed.
• Patrol school grounds and parking areas in order to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor campus for environmental hazards, illegal activities and vandalism; reports or takes corrective action as required by school policy.
• Assist persons with vehicle problems when possible, such as having locked keys inside their cars or dead batteries.
• Monitor building conditions and assess situation and call for help if needed.
• Records information regarding security and monitoring activity; maintains logs and writes activity reports.
• Help with snow removal when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by a minimum of six months previous security, military or enforcement vocational training or experience.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills for addressing potential conflicts.
• Requires successful completion of employment background screening and verification; requires valid state driver license if driving is required as part of job.
• The ability to take charge but deal professionally and calmly in emergency situations.
• The ability to analyze security and safety risks and make appropriate recommendations in a school setting.
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• The ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents, school administration, other visitors and renters as well as local law enforcement representatives.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Occasionally be able to lift, push, pull or carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Be able to crawl, reach and occasionally run and drive a vehicle in the normal course of duties.
• May deal with highly stressful situations in the normal course of duties.
• Tasks are regularly performed with some risk of exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, and violence.

• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 references. No phone calls, please.

Abington Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.