Security Assistant (Full-time w/benefits) 10 months

Summary

Security Assistant

Location: Central Bucks South High School (CBS) /Operations Department

Compensation: $20.55 per hour, with benefits

Hours: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM (8-hours), M-F, 10-month (184 days)

Summary: To assist administration and professional staff in maintaining safety and security at all Central Bucks School District (CBSD) school campuses and to work closely with local emergency service agencies on matters related to CBSD Schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an active deterrent to potential risks, criminal activity, and mischief.
• Recognize and respond to changes in normal conditions that may lead to safety or security risks.
• Respond to emergency situations; administer first aid and CPR, within the scope of training.
• Apprehend and detain people as needed, within the limits specified under the Criminal Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and internal policies and procedures.
• Observe, report and note any safety or hazardous situations or activities.
• Patrol locker rooms, rest rooms, lounges, study halls, stairwells, bus platform, cafeteria and other potential problem areas, including the building's exterior, to discover and address any safety or security issues.
• Observe and report violations of local, state and federal laws to administrators and cooperate with law enforcement to assist in the investigation and possible prosecution.
• Patrol parking lots and school grounds for suspicious or dangerous situations.
• Daily interaction and coordination with School Administrators as well as other security personnel to discuss safety and security concerns, and inappropriate student behavior.
• Formulate action plans to resolve problems related to school safety and security concerns.
• Communicate with students regularly about district safety and security issues and provide orientation and assistance to students as needed.
• Build professional rapport with students and staff.
• Monitor and operate district safety and security technology (i.e. CCTV, access cards, etc.).
• Ensure proper use and care of district equipment; operate and maintain equipment and vehicles in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Safeguard school district assets, property, equipment and facilities against illegal and destructive acts.
• Ensure appropriate levels of access control are in place during all hours, report any discrepancies and make notifications to individual members of management as may be required.
• Submit written incident reports as needed, for situations occurring on school property.
• Abide by all rules, regulations and policies of the Central Bucks School District and the Operations Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Training from a State or Municipal law enforcement training academy, contract security, in-house proprietary security, military police, PA Act 235, EMT, and/or comparable Emergency Services training.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time employment.
• Experience in private security, fire, EMS, military, and/or law enforcement is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents is beneficial and preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English particularly in emergency situations requiring clear and definitive articulation to assure confidence, control, and safety of those involved; to respond to guests and employees with poise, tact, and authority during routine and/or crisis situations; to interact effectively with all levels of employees and with law enforcement authorities; to make sound judgements, resolve conflicts and deal with both victims and perpetrators of crime.
• Must possess or be able to successfully complete and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification as set forth by the American Red Cross or equivalent association.
• Must successfully complete required Act 44 and Safe Schools training within the first 6 months of employment.
• Function in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Must possess the ability to make mature and sound judgments; defuse and resolve conflicts.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license and clean driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.
• Duties are normally performed inside a school / classroom environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a school environment for extended periods of time including but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• In limited emergency circumstances, may be required to run, quickly ascend or descend stairs, assist in physically restraining a person.

Procedure: Apply through the CBSD Employment Portal on or before May 30 2027. EOE

Job Description

Security Assistant

Location: Central Bucks South High School (CBS) /Operations Department

Compensation: $20.55 per hour, with benefits

Hours: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM (8-hours), M-F, 10-month (184 days)

Summary: To assist administration and professional staff in maintaining safety and security at all Central Bucks School District (CBSD) school campuses and to work closely with local emergency service agencies on matters related to CBSD Schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an active deterrent to potential risks, criminal activity, and mischief.
• Recognize and respond to changes in normal conditions that may lead to safety or security risks.
• Respond to emergency situations; administer first aid and CPR, within the scope of training.
• Apprehend and detain people as needed, within the limits specified under the Criminal Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and internal policies and procedures.
• Observe, report and note any safety or hazardous situations or activities.
• Patrol locker rooms, rest rooms, lounges, study halls, stairwells, bus platform, cafeteria and other potential problem areas, including the building's exterior, to discover and address any safety or security issues.
• Observe and report violations of local, state and federal laws to administrators and cooperate with law enforcement to assist in the investigation and possible prosecution.
• Patrol parking lots and school grounds for suspicious or dangerous situations.
• Daily interaction and coordination with School Administrators as well as other security personnel to discuss safety and security concerns, and inappropriate student behavior.
• Formulate action plans to resolve problems related to school safety and security concerns.
• Communicate with students regularly about district safety and security issues and provide orientation and assistance to students as needed.
• Build professional rapport with students and staff.
• Monitor and operate district safety and security technology (i.e. CCTV, access cards, etc.).
• Ensure proper use and care of district equipment; operate and maintain equipment and vehicles in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Safeguard school district assets, property, equipment and facilities against illegal and destructive acts.
• Ensure appropriate levels of access control are in place during all hours, report any discrepancies and make notifications to individual members of management as may be required.
• Submit written incident reports as needed, for situations occurring on school property.
• Abide by all rules, regulations and policies of the Central Bucks School District and the Operations Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Training from a State or Municipal law enforcement training academy, contract security, in-house proprietary security, military police, PA Act 235, EMT, and/or comparable Emergency Services training.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time employment.
• Experience in private security, fire, EMS, military, and/or law enforcement is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents is beneficial and preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English particularly in emergency situations requiring clear and definitive articulation to assure confidence, control, and safety of those involved; to respond to guests and employees with poise, tact, and authority during routine and/or crisis situations; to interact effectively with all levels of employees and with law enforcement authorities; to make sound judgements, resolve conflicts and deal with both victims and perpetrators of crime.
• Must possess or be able to successfully complete and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification as set forth by the American Red Cross or equivalent association.
• Must successfully complete required Act 44 and Safe Schools training within the first 6 months of employment.
• Function in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Must possess the ability to make mature and sound judgments; defuse and resolve conflicts.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license and clean driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency situation; have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend student movement.
• Duties are normally performed inside a school / classroom environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a school environment for extended periods of time including but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• In limited emergency circumstances, may be required to run, quickly ascend or descend stairs, assist in physically restraining a person.

Procedure: Apply through the CBSD Employment Portal on or before May 30 2027. EOE