Security Specialist

Company: American Learning Systems
Location: Delray Beach
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County is currently accepting applications for Security Specialists. American Heritage Schools places security and safety as a top priority. The Security Department utilizes high tech monitoring, surveillance, and communications systems that are manned 24 hours a day. Previous military or law enforcement background is required for this position.

Benefits include:

• 100% free tuition for (1) employees' eligible child
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees' eligible children
• Free early care & after-care for employees' eligible children while working
• Yearly cash bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• AFLAC benefit options
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
  
  AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS
  
  JOB TITLE
  
  Security Specialist
  
  DIVISION/ DEPARTMENT
  
  Security
  
  LOCATION
  
  6200 Linton Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483
  
  REPORTS TO
  
  Director of Security
  
  DATE
  
  Decemeber 2022
  
  POSITION OVERVIEW
  
  PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
  • Know all of the duties and procedures specified in the American Heritage "Safety & Security Procedures" manual and perform duties as assigned to security personnel as specified in the manual.
  • Maintain a secure environment by patrolling assigned posts on foot or in vehicle. Must be at post at all times until relieved by a Security Specialist.
  • Conduct roving patrols.
  • Protect, secure and provide assistance to the personnel, students, guests, visitors and/or property of the school.
  • Entry of reports.
  • Prepare and maintain daily logs and records of incidents and hazardous conditions.
  • Direct traffic. Issue citations for speeding, parking and other violations of rules and regulations. Take statements from principles and witnesses of infractions and issue reports to the Director of Security. Perform traffic control to enforce speed limits.
  • Limit access to the property by vehicles and personnel traffic.
  • Screen employees, guests and visitors to the school facilities by closely reviewing ID badges and other means of identification.
  • Monitor security alarms and fire systems. Assist Principals with students during fire evacuation, fire drills, evacuations, lockdowns or other emergency situations.
  • Protect property from danger of sabotage, espionage and intrusion. Detect and observe any unusual or abnormal conditions; assess the situation and institute emergency procedures via radio or telephone.
  • Act to prevent further destruction or loss of property, protect people or overcome and apprehend persons who precipitated the emergency. Respond to alarms and/or telephone/radio calls by determining and taking appropriate action.
  • Monitor the visitor sign-in/sign-out log; record visitor's name, address, place visited and direct them to the appropriate office or arrange for escorts when needed.
  • Maintain radio communication with other Security Specialists and Director of Security. Relay messages and dispatch patrols and equipment to meet routine and emergency situations.
  • Possess good interpersonal skills
  • Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
    
    SKILLS & ABILITIES
    
    • Military or law enforcement experience is required.
      
      WORKING CONDITIONS
      
      WORK ENVIRONMENT
      
      CLASS: Exempt/Hourly HOURS / SHIFTS
      
      BENEFITS
      
      • See above for details
        OTHER
        
        Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities.

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