Campus Safety Officer Part-Time (Weekends)

Position Responsibilities

• Inspect the school campus at least four times per shift and interact with school community members on an ongoing basis.
• Act as the first responder to school emergencies and crises and provide necessary assistance and support to all involved.
• Conduct regular safety patrols and proactively address concerns or questions within scope of work.
• Write incident reports for thefts, vehicle accidents, personal injuries, suspicious persons, vandalism, property damage, assaults, threats, false alarms, altercations, and other incidents requiring documentation.
• Ensure the locking of perimeter doors at the appropriate time and monitor the school’s camera system via iPad or desktop.
• Ensure all persons on campus are identifiable with the presence of a visible badge.
• Maintain awareness of visiting groups for facilities rentals and report any concerns or issues to the Associate Director of Campus Operations.
• Utilize events manager to input security-related information regarding special events.
• Utilize the work order system to record issues such as fire hazards, leaks, malfunctioning equipment or lighting, and other safety or security concerns.
• Be the primary contact for parking during school events with the assistance of other Campus Operations staff.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Contribute to a community environment by maintaining a visible and approachable presence and engaging with students, employees, and others on campus without bias.
• Educate and redirect students, employees, and visitors as needed.
• In conjunction with the manager, identify and pursue ongoing professional development.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma and 3 years of previous security experience; or combined equivalency.
• Demonstrated skills in effectively responding to and managing through challenging emergency situations.
• Valid NC Driver’s license in good standing.
• If not already certified, must be able to be certified and maintain certifications in the following areas: First Aid/CPR & AED, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention, Trauma Informed Care.
• Exceptional writing, oral, and interpersonal skills including conflict management and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with children & youth in a diverse workplace preferred.
• Computer skills utilizing Internet and Microsoft applications and report writing experience.
• The individual in this position must have the ability and is expected to:
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are considered role models for CA students.
• Work collegially with employees, parents, and members of the Cary Academy and external community in a highly collaborative environment.
• Work effectively with vendors, contractors, and/or other business partners, professionals, and outside organizations.
• Walk, stand, or sit in a vehicle for extended time periods, as well as respond to emergency situations that may be of a physical nature.
• Willingness to actively engage with the CA community beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and interact with students, parents, and employees as well as internal and external constituents with sensitivity and understanding.
• Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that models and ensures a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment and upholds the school’s commitment to its cornerstones (the mission, the vision, the values, the beliefs, the employee culture and the portraits of a teacher and a graduate).
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Meet the expectation of regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Days: In general, this position is scheduled to work on campus.
• Weekends year-round, but is expected to work as necessary to ensure that position responsibilities are consistently met.
• The actual times worked are determined by the supervisor and may fluctuate given the nature and seasonality of this position and are determined in coordination with the Campus Safety Manager and Director of Campus Operations.