Security Officer

Role Overview

This position supports the safety and day-to-day security of a school campus in Erode, Tamil Nadu. The role focuses on protecting students, staff, and property by maintaining a secure environment and responding promptly to any concerns.

Key Responsibilities

The security team member will keep watch over security systems, conduct patrols across the school premises, uphold safety rules, and handle incidents or emergencies as they arise. Accurate recordkeeping through logs and incident reports is also an important part of the job.

Desired Skills

The role calls for strong alertness, a sharp eye for detail, confident communication, and good interpersonal skills. Familiarity with security procedures and protocols is also important.

Experience and Qualifications

Prior work in security is preferred, especially in a school or similar educational environment. Candidates should ideally hold relevant security management certification(s).

ISP Principles

The organization places children and students at the center of its work. Safety and wellbeing are treated as essential, and staff are expected to notice safeguarding and health & safety concerns early and follow through on them responsibly.

Everyone is expected to be treated with care and respect, with an emphasis on inclusion, collaboration, and the wellbeing of both individuals and the wider community.

Employees should work in line with school policies and procedures, stay focused on priorities that create the greatest impact, and contribute positively to the shared culture of the school.

Financial decisions are expected to be made carefully, with the interests of children, students, and schools in mind.

Continuous improvement is valued, and team members are encouraged to support their own development as well as broader school improvement efforts.

Safeguarding Commitment

The organization has a strong commitment to protecting children and young people. Anyone appointed to the role must be willing to share that responsibility and will be subject to vetting, including online due diligence checks, reference verification, and satisfactory criminal background checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The organization is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics.