The West Chester Area School District has the following position open:

• Security Greeter - East High School

SUMMARY:

The Security Greeter welcomes families and visitors into the building, providing direction and answering informational questions. Working cooperatively with the Campus Safety Officer, they assist in creating an atmosphere of hospitality and care while maintaining the security and protection of all students, staff and property. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the designated Campus Safety Officer
• Works cooperatively with administrators, supervisors, staff, parents and students to perform job responsibilities as outlined

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 month (262 days), 8 hours daily
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the West Chester Service Support Association unit of the West Chester Area School District

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

Must do the following:

• Communicate with students, staff and visitors and develop a positive rapport with each
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrate sound security techniques and procedures in daily operations
• Interpret, analyze and problem solve
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communications
• Possess a high school diploma or college degree
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license
• Experience in law enforcement or security fields is highly desirable.

Qualified candidate will be required to:

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to talk and hear
• Sit and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Have specific vision abilities to include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Possess effective communication, judgmental, planning and human relations skills
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality of campus and student issues
• Ability to quickly identify, interpret, analyze and problem solve.
• Demonstrate sound security techniques and procedures in daily operations
• Ability to diffuse situations calmly with authority
• Be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility
• First Aid, CPR/AED and Stop-the-Bleed certification
• CPI Certification
• ALICE Certification
• Maintain PA State certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to be consistently at work and perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

• To the maximum extent possible, assist administrators and professional staff in maintaining a safe, secure and academically conducive environment.
• Promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally. Wear District designated attire in a presentable manner during assigned work hours.
• Monitor school building and camera system for illegal entry and breeches in security.
• Preform video surveillance and investigative tasks as required.
• Serve as a member of the School Security Team.
• Report any unusual or suspicious behavior to designated administrator(s) and/or police officers.
• At all times, show high visibility and interact as much as possible with students, staff, and visitors.
• Control access to the building, screen visitors and assist in directing visitors to proper destination.
• Assist in monitoring student behavior using the current discipline policy as a guide for understanding expectations of student behavior related to class attendance and student arrival.
• Assist in the issue of Student vehicle and work permits.
• Assist in the accountability of Students entering or leaving during the school day.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. PPT, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Maintain a customer service focus and welcoming demeanor.
• This position is of an essential nature and may require reporting outside of normal operations.
• Other duties as assigned by administrator(s).

DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION

The West Chester Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, or status as a veteran in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The West Chester Area School District will maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment and will fully comply with the spirit and intent of all related laws and regulations.  Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.