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School Sentry I
Description of Duties
This is a security position responsible for maintaining order and providing protection to students, faculty and support service personnel within the school and on school property. In the City School District, the School Sentry program is part of a broader student security program. Employees of this class are assigned to various elementary and secondary schools, during regular school hours and those scheduled for extracurricular activities. The work is performed under direct supervision of the school principal or other administrator. General supervision may be exercised over School Sentries II or other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; plus EITHER:
- One (1) year paid full‑time or its part‑time/volunteer equivalent* experience as a security guard or in work involving the supervision, counseling or instruction of youth; OR,
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of thirty (30) college-level semester credit hours; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits in (A) and (B) above sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
Special Requirements:
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State. Must have registration at the time of civil service examination.
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Depending on assignment, possession of a Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment may be required.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
