Security Worker

Position Type:
Support Staff/Security Worker

Date Posted:
1/6/2026

Location:
DISTRICTWIDE/VARIOUS

Date Available:
Immediately SECURITY WORKER: COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE (POSTING #1648)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for the security of valuable property and supplies at times when employees are not present. In school district settings duties involve monitoring and attempting to prevent disruptive behavior. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Senior Security Worker or other higher level staff member. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of safety and security procedures as related to buildings and grounds; good knowledge of the physical plant and grounds on which employed; ability to enforce departmental rules and regulations; ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations; ability to ascend stairs and walk/traverse moderate distances swiftly; ability to write simple incident reports; ability to operate two-way radios; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students (when applicable) and the public; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to check valves, boiler pressure and water level to see that they are in operating order; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinator, studies Federal, State and local security and safety regulations applicable to a school facility and confers with supervisory and administrative personnel to develop and coordinate procedures for compliance including annual District/Building Emergency Plans.
• Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinator, tour facilities routinely to inspect for possible safety hazards;
• Under the direction of the Safety and Security Coordinator, update the Raptor system in each building so that drills are programmed into the system, work with administrators to complete the required safety drills, and submit records to the Director of Facilities for NYS record keeping;
• Assists with overall safety/security surveillance of facilities;
• Conducts periodic rounds, making sure all windows, doors and entrances to the building are closed and locked;
• Monitors and attempts to prevent disruptive behavior in schools;
• Prevents admittance of unauthorized persons to the premises;
• Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances;
• Prevents damage to district property;
• Assists local fire department with fire alarms and bomb scares;
• Monitors vehicle and personnel movement on school or County property;
• Opens all doors on schedule allowing public to enter;
• Writes simple activity reports concerning such incidents as vandalism, theft, or other disruptive activity;
• Confers with staff, adults and students (in schools) concerning safety measures;
• Attends orientation, in-service training, and meetings relative to related rules, regulations, policies, conflict resolution and human relations; Communicates with staff concerning employee or student (in schools) behavior;
• Oversee the use of the Raptor system to ensure that sentrys use the program with fidelity and upload updates for stay away/no trespass orders for each building;
• Assist sentry with traffic monitoring at each building;
• Supervise building sentrys;
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Experience as a security guard or security officer may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State.

REPORTS TO: Safety and Security Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month position.. Competitive benefit package

SALARY: Starting Rate: $22.00 per hour minimum (Based on experience)