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Gainesville City Schools
Security Guard - Gainesville High School Student Activity Center for the 2026-2027 School Year
Job Description
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True Openings as of 9/18/2026 Security Guard
- Gainesville High School Student Activity Center for the 2026-2027
School Year JobID:
1467Position Type:
Security Date Posted:
9/18/2026Location:
Gainesville High School Date Available:
TBD Security Guard- High School
- Job Description Gainesville High School Student Activities Center Work Location
GHS FLSA
Status Non exempt Reports to: Principal Work Calendar 180 days Salary Schedule As approved by the School Board Pay Grade As appr The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Position Function- Under direct supervision of the Principal to patrol school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Essential Functions
- Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and school district property in accordance with school district policies.
- Conducts ongoing security patrols of grounds on foot to ensure a safe school environment.
- Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, vaping, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations.
- Reports concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to the principal and/or designee.
- Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations
- Monitors entrances and exits and prevents unauthorized access of the buildings.
- Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.
- Monitors grounds in afternoons and evenings to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
- Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
- Provide support in case of campus emergencies.
Additional Duties:
- Performs related duties as required.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment- Use personal computers and related equipment, and radio communications equipment. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
- Knowledge of best practices in building security and safety.
- Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building safety and security, including OSHA, and Electronic Surveillance laws.
- Knowledge of security and alarm systems, electronic surveillance, and related safety and security devices.
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal, security guards, and others.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing security problems as needed.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to maintain a professional, calm and authoritative manner when challenged by students, faculty, and visitors.
- Ability to complete routine paperwork.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects and standing or walking for extended periods of time.
Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:- High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree preferred
- Successful experience in security or law enforcement
- Experience working with adolescents preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of basic First Aid, preferred
- Experience working in public safety, preferred
- Valid Driver's License, required Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position.
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What they do
A Campus Security Officer provides security for property at university and school campuses. 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.
$40,669 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth