School Security Staff

ROLE SUMMARY:

Job Title: School Security Staff (Bahraini only)

Department: Operations

Closing date: 15th April 2023 – 3.00 pm Bahrain time (GMT +03.00 hours). Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Other: Applications should be in English

The British School of Bahrain

https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus 

We are BSB, a school with roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

BSB is a member of the Inspired global group of schools, which aspires to the highest standards in private education. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching programmes in the academic curriculum, performing arts and sport is central to the Inspired approach.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main Role

Responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. Ensure the implementation of overall building security strategies on a daily basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to ensure compliance with statutory and school legislation, guidelines, procedures and standards with respect to security management.
• Ensure the safety and security of the whole school building premises both indoors and outdoor.
• Use and maintain the school’s security systems.
• Communicate and liaise with a wide range of personnel, students and external contractors in relation to the safety and security of the school.
• Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the school management in a timely fashion.
• Actively respond to incidents or issues that concern the school’s security and complete proper documentation related to incident/accident reports and misconduct reports as and when necessary.
• Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school ; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests
• Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with staff, parents, students and visitors at all times.
• Review the CCTV surveillance system during investigations and when directed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the school management.
• Patrol the school campus and areas around the school including unsupervised areas.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Person Specification:

• At least a secondary school diploma holder
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar field
• Punctual, reliable and must have a stong communication skill
• Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
• Must satisfactorily complete the background and safeguarding checks requirement
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with an ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, prioritisation skills and time management
• Quick learner with a positive attitude
• Great understanding of legal guidelines for school campus security and public safety
• Outstanding surveillance and observation skills
• Experience in CCTC surveillance system
• Trained in first aid/BLS and self-defense

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.