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Job Description
Security Guard
McDowell County Schools
McDowell High School - Marion, North Carolina This job is also posted in McDowell County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5789529
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Length of Position:
Permanent
Type of Benefits:
Full
Months per year: 10
Number of hours per week: 40 This position works on student days only or other days as designated by the prinicpal Number of days per week: 5 This position works on student days only or other days as designated by the prinicpal
State Salary Schedule:
Yes
Nature of Work
operates guard booth and security gate and will be responsible for monitoring the traffic of people coming and going on campus for both McDowell High School and West McDowell Middle School;
exercises vigilance at all times; notes/reports the conduct of any suspicious person(s);
monitors security cameras;
alerts/assists police and emergency response team with fires, disasters, accidents or any similar events (as directed);
works special events; ability to comply with oral and written instructions;
compose/complete basic reports; detect situations imperiling life, safety and property;
perform safety and security while sitting, standing and walking;
effective and excellent communication skills and the ability to operate two-way radios and telephones;
and any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Preferrably one year experience in security.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.