26-27 Security Guard

About Inwood Academy for Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an

idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of

Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will

empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through

community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our

student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to

be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational

experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and

innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity,

responsibility, caring and restraint).

Position Overview: 

Security Officers are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school.

The security team plays a critical role in the school’s culture and climate. A calm, structured, and positive

learning environment is top priority for the security team. Security personnel actively engage in

supporting students in order for them to be successful in the classroom and school community. The

school security officer is generally the first and primary point of contact to the school for parents,

visitors, community members, and other external parties. The school security officer warmly,

courteously, and effectively interacts with these parties, ensuring that their experience of the school is

consistently positive.

General Responsibilities:

● Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school’s comprehensive security

plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a

supervisor

● Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel,

and outside agencies associated with the school

● Actively respond to incidents, fights or other issues in the school that threaten the safety of

students, staff, and/or guests

● Patrol and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from

property

● Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or administration

in a timely fashion

● Complete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reports

● Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and

authorized visitors access the school; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow

visitor protocol and triage visitor requests

● As assigned, monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety

● Participate in appropriate in-service training and workshop programs

Qualifications/Skills:

● High school diploma or GED required

● A minimum of 2-3 years of highly successful related experience

● CPR/AED Certified

● FDNY Certifications (Certificate of Fitness S95, FDNY D-10)

● Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety

● Solid attendance and punctuality

● Ability to work with adolescents in maintaining a positive and safe school culture

● Knowledge of the CPS Student Code of Conduct

● Strong oral communication skills, human relations and interpersonal skills

● Ability to write incident reports

Compensation:

Disclaimer

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.