Houston County Board of Education Job Description Classified Positions Job Title:

School Security Guard Job Code:

490

Department/Location:

School FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Reports to:

Principal Date:

September 8, 2026 Summary and Relationship to the

Curriculum:

All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the district's mission. This position supports a safe, secure, and orderly school environment by monitoring school facilities and activities, assisting with controlled entry, identifying and responding to safety concerns, and interacting appropriately and professionally with students, staff, parents, and visitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operates weapons detectors, handheld screening devices, radios, security monitoring equipment, and other equipment or technology associated with the position after receiving appropriate training. Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff members, administrators, parents, visitors, and the public, using tact, good judgment, and appropriate interpersonal skills. Assists with the safe and orderly entry into the school building, including monitoring designated entrances and facilitating student and visitor screening through weapons detectors and other district-approved security procedures. Follows established procedures when prohibited, suspicious, or potentially unsafe items are identified or when additional assistance is needed. Promptly reports safety hazards, suspicious activity, code of conduct violations, security concerns, and emergency situations to appropriate school administrators or other designated personnel. Responds to incidents and emergency situations in accordance with school district policies, established safety procedures, and the direction of school administrators. Works closely and cooperatively with law enforcement, school resource officers, and other appropriate personnel on mitigating campus security issues. Maintains awareness of school emergency procedures, evacuation routes, shelter locations, communication procedures, and assigned responsibilities during drills or actual emergencies. Serves as a member of the campus safety team. Communicates effectively by radio, telephone, or other district-approved communication devices with administrators, staff members, school resource officers, and other appropriate personnel. Completes paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Participates in required training. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Experience as a law enforcement officer or armed services personnel preferred.

Certificate or License Required:

Post-hire completion of the NASRO School Safety Officer Course at School District expense within the first year of employment.

Language Skills:

Must have the ability to read and comprehend job-specific technical information, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and position-specific manuals; to relay technical information to others in understandable terms; and to work effectively with diverse populations. Must have the ability to write correspondence and reports. Must have the ability to effectively articulate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations with students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies.

Mathematical Skills:

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to conduct position-related data analysis, compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs and other charts.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be able to facilitate problem-solving processes and use deductive reasoning. Must have the ability to synthesize workable options from given facts and assist in the development of workable solutions. Must effectively organize, plan, and prioritize work.

Technical Ability:

Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job-specified technologies.

Customer Service Skills:

Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, administrators, teachers, staff members, students, district employees, stakeholders, community members, and the public, using tactful, helpful, and effective customer service skills. Must collaborate well with others and display a cooperative, service-oriented attitude.

Professional Requirements:

Must serve as a role model to students. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure:

The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Additional Requirements:

Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling job duties and obligations.