Overview
Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC. Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially.
Responsibilities
* Opens and unlocks the building, grounds, and parking lots, preparing the facility to receive staff and students
* Secures and locks the building and facility at the end of the day, ensuring that all gates and doors are secure, and that the building alarm system is activated
* Conduct and observe searches of all personal property entering the building, including briefcases, computer bags, pocketbooks and purses, student's book bags, backpacks, and lunch boxes
* Staffs various posts in order to provide the appropriate security presence and coverage, ensuring personnel safety, physical security, and asset protection
* Perform security walk-through of the school, in accordance with the assigned daily schedule, and as directed
* Prepare a formal Incident Report for submission to the Head of Security, when required, or directed
* Obtain statements from students, staff, or teachers as appropriate to properly document significant events, which occurred during that day's shift
Special Requirements:
* Maybe required to work weekends, early evenings, on weekdays and selectedholidays.
Qualifications
* Graduation from high school OR GED a minimum of 2 years of experience in security (school experience is preferable). Police experience or higher education may be substituted.
* Preferably 5-8 years of school security officer work experience
* Ability to obtain Security Certificate or License or avalid District of Columbia Security Officers license issued by the Metropolitan Police Department
* Satisfactory criminal background check, satisfactory drug test results.
FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.
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