School Security Guard Resume Guide

Seasoned school security guard with 10+ years of experience working in elementary, middle, and high schools. Managed up to 30 students at a time while ensuring the safety of the school premises. Skilled in diffusing volatile situations and maintaining order during recess and lunch periods. Seeking to leverage formidable surveillance skills to protect ABC Elementary School students, staff, and property.

Detail-oriented school security guard with 6+ years of experience protecting students, staff, and visitors in a large urban school district. Trained in de-escalation techniques and first aid. Effectively diffuses volatile situations while maintaining safety for all parties involved. Seeking to leverage excellent communication and people skills as the next school security guard at ABC School District.

Proficient school security guard with more than 5 years of experience in monitoring and safeguarding students, staff, and visitors in school environments. At XYZ School, responsible for maintaining safety and order during sporting events, dances, club meetings, and other extracurricular activities. Trained in emergency procedures such as fire evacuations and active shooter response.

Diligent and hardworking school security guard with more than 7 years of experience keeping students, staff, and visitors safe. In previous roles diffused tense situations quickly and efficiently to maintain a calm environment. Eager to join the ABC School District as the next school security guard where I can help create a safe learning environment for all students.

Professional security guard with 5+ years of experience working in school settings. Proven ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Trained in first aid and CPR. Seeking to use my skills to help XYZ School maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Accomplished school security guard with 7+ years of experience in providing safe environments for students and faculty. Proven ability to diffuse difficult situations. Seeking to leverage expertise in crowd control, surveillance, and emergency response at ABC School District. At XYZ School, instrumental in reducing the frequency of fights by 27%.

Driven school security guard with 3+ years of experience providing a safe and secure environment for students and faculty. Committed to maintaining order and safety at all times. Seeking to leverage ability to diffuse tense situations and de-escalate conflict to become the next school security guard at ABC School.

Determined School Security Guard with three years of experience in keeping students, staff, and faculty safe on school grounds. Achieved a 96% satisfaction rating from the school administration for creating and implementing security protocols that prevented crime. At XYZ School, decreased theft incidents by 63%.

• Presented a professional and welcoming demeanor at all times, which contributed to a positive school environment.
• Advised students, staff and visitors on security procedures and safety hazards; responded quickly and effectively to any incidents that occurred.
• Supervised the activities of up to 100 students during lunch breaks and recess periods; regularly patrolled the school grounds to maintain order and prevent vandalism or trespassing.
• Utilized excellent observational skills to identify potential safety risks; reported any maintenance issues or suspicious behavior immediately to the school principal.
• Reliably completed assigned tasks within specified timeframes; always willing to lend a helping hand when needed.

• Investigated and resolved over 100 complaints from students, faculty and staff members in regard to safety concerns, security breaches and campus crime.
• Optimized security protocols by conducting regular risk assessments of the school grounds and developing new strategies to mitigate identified risks; oversaw implementation of these strategies.
• Controlled access to the school premises by monitoring all incoming and outgoing traffic; responded quickly to any suspicious activity or persons.
• Actively patrolled the school grounds during class hours, lunch breaks and after-school activities; prevented trespassers from entering the premises on 5 occasions.
• Reorganized the Security Department’s shift schedule to better suit peak traffic times on campus; increased visibility of security personnel by 20%.

• Recorded all incidents and accidents in the school grounds, revising and updating the security protocol as needed.
• Successfully apprehended 3 intruders on school grounds and expedited their removal from the premises.
• Compiled a report of all safety hazards on school grounds and successfully advocated for their resolution with the administration.
• Monitored CCTV footage to identify potential threats and proactively resolved them before they could cause harm.
• Trained new security guards on incident response procedures and best practices for keeping students safe.

• Monitored and patrolled school grounds and buildings to prevent crime, enforce rules and maintain order among students.
• Led monthly safety meetings with faculty and staff, addressing concerns and implementing new security protocols as needed.
• Mentored new security guards on proper patrol techniques, incident response procedures and emergency protocol.
• Introduced a buddy system for after-school activities, ensuring that no student is left unsupervised at any time.
• Independently investigated 2 incidents of vandalism on school property, leading to the identification and expulsion of the responsible students.

• Dispatched security personnel to respond to alarms and emergencies, ensuring that all school buildings were adequately protected at all times.
• Participated in regular security sweeps of the premises, looking out for potential safety hazards and reporting them to the relevant authorities.
• Meticulously maintained records of all incidents and accidents that occurred on school grounds, helping to improve safety standards overall.
• Protected the well-being of over 1,000 students by providing a safe and secure learning environment at all times; served as first point of contact in case of any emergency.

• Facilitated the safety and security of over 500 students and staff members on a daily basis; conducted regular patrols of the school grounds and buildings to identify potential hazards.
• Reviewed and updated the school’s emergency response plan on a yearly basis, ensuring that all staff members were aware of evacuation procedures in case of fire, severe weather or other emergencies.
• Developed positive relationships with students, parents/guardians and faculty members; provided guidance and support to students experiencing personal difficulties or challenges.
• Resourcefully resolved conflict situations involving students; de-escalated aggressive behavior using verbal de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Formulated new ideas to improve safety and security at the school; implemented a successful lost & found system which reunited many missing items with their owners.

• Trained in first aid and CPR, as well as various safety and security procedures.
• Achieved 100% compliance with all school security protocols and procedures.
• Competently operated security equipment, including metal detectors, x-ray machines and CCTV systems.
• Prepared detailed reports of any incidents or breaches of security that occurred during shift.
• Improved overall school safety by proactively identifying potential risks and hazards around the premises.

• Patrolled the school grounds and buildings to deter and identify potential safety hazards, responding to all incidents promptly and according to established protocol.
• Responded to emergencies quickly and efficiently, diffusing potentially dangerous situations before they escalated; analyzed post-incident reports to improve future response times.
• Analyzed CCTV footage on a daily basis, diligently searching for any suspicious or illegal activity; reported findings to the police as necessary.
• Kept up-to-date with all new security technologies and best practices, implementing changes where necessary to improve the overall security of the school campus.

High School Diploma
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

School Security Officer Certification
International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
May 2017