Security guards ensure that the school grounds and facilities are kept safe and secure during operational hours.
Security guards are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world class learning environment for our scholars.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Close the school grounds daily manually (lock and key) and rearm the alarm.
- Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors on campus by patrolling the grounds and monitoring the gate.
- Assist all visitors who arrive to the school by welcoming them, receiving their personal details, providing a guest pass, and directing them to the relevant staff members.
- Assist visitors as they leave the school by helping them to return their guest pass and sign out.
- Assist with dismissal procedures daily to ensure the safety of students.
- Adhere to the safety and security procedures of SPARK.
- Report safety and security issues to school leadership, including the arrival of suspicious persons, the delivery of suspicious packages, the loitering of people in close proximity to school grounds, or any suspicious behaviour by members of staff or visitors.
- Assist with ad hoc operational tasks, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers, collaborating with facilities maintenance staff, or setting up for events.
- Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff as required.
- Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency
- Police clearance certificate
- Grade 12 certificate
- Grade level B or C security certificate
- PSiRA registration
Experience
- Previous security guarding experience.
Skills and Mindset
- Grit: Persistence through challenges.
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
