Security Aide

Job Details

POSITION: Security Aide/s- 2

LOCATION: Peekskill High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must be on the Westchester County Department of Human Resources/Civil Service Certification of Eligibles, must currently or have previously held the permanent title of “Security Aide” and be eligible for transfer or reinstatement in accordance with New York State (NYS) Civil Service Law, or be eligible for provisional appointment in accordance with NYS Civil Service law/s;
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma;
• Satisfactory completion of an approved security guard training course as approved by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice in accordance with the Security Guard Act of 1992. Incumbents must maintain valid registration as a security guard throughout employment;
• Multilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.

REPORTS TO: Director of Security

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Patrols assigned building(s), building perimeter, and adjacent school district parking lots to prevent illegal trespass by unauthorized individuals;
• Prevents unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds;
• Informs superior of need to contact or involve local police department;
• Ascertains individual's business on school property and responds accordingly;
• May escort visitors to/from areas of building;
• Conducts security inspections of school facilities/sites;
• May assist in handling emergency disciplinary matters;
• May, under specifically defined and limited circumstances, use force;
• May prepare reports of incidents.
• May use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of security techniques;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques employed in establishing and maintaining building security;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school personnel and the general public;
• Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments;
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; Initiative;
• Tact;
• Courtesy;
• Sound judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

START DATE: September 2025 (Anticipated).

SALARY: $30,247.17-$47,395.82 Annual Salary to commensurate with experience. Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill School’s Security Aides Association (PSSAA) Contract.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

If you are a Peekskill resident and/or a Peekskill Alumni and are interested in applying, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at [email protected]

Please do not submit additional materials via: e-mails sent directly to School District employees; the U.S. mail; hand-delivery; or fax machine.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person