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Security Officer
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$41,640 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Security Officer at St. Margaret's Episcopal School - Orange County Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/20/2026 Contact Tito Cervantes 9496610108 1224 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $26.00 - $30.00 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Be a part of an institution on an important mission. Under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Jeneen Graham, the St. Margaret's professional community comprises a dedicated and passionate team of more than 275 faculty and staff. We view the mission as the responsibility of every member of the professional community, and we foster a culture that values, loves and supports their individual contributions. We embrace and encourage creativity, innovation, ingenuity and continual iteration as we strive to advance our academic excellence and transformative experience for our students. We ask our professional community members to enthusiastically bring their whole selves to St. Margaret's, every day, their varied identities, unique perspectives, interests, expertise, so they can contribute to a vibrant, creative, nurturing environment that reflects our students and provides windows for them to view the world. Job Summary Job Summary The Security Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of students, professional community, and visitors at St. Margaret's Episcopal School. This position is responsible for monitoring campus activity, responding to incidents and emergencies, assisting with traffic control, and supporting the implementation of school-wide safety protocols. The Security Officer will serve as a visible and welcoming presence on campus while enforcing school policies with professionalism and discretion. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required- Valid California BSIS Guard Card.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field.
- Strong observational, situational awareness, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.
- Availability to work occasional overtime or flexibility in scheduling for special events or emergencies. Preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with safety and emergency protocols in a school environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Hourly Range:
$26.00 to $30.00Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Life InsurancePaid Time Off:
Accrue 2 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick payRetirement:
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributionAdditional:
Tuition Remission, Salary Continuance Plan, Wee Tartan Childcare Center (upon availability)WORK SCHEDULE
Workdays:
Thursday through SundayWork Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required- Valid California BSIS Guard Card.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field.
- Strong observational, situational awareness, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.
- Availability to work occasional overtime or flexibility in scheduling for special events or emergencies. Preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with safety and emergency protocols in a school environment.