Campus Safety & Security Officer

The Campus Safety and Security Department operates as a team, assisting the School in maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff, faculty, and residential families. Essential duties include:

1. Maintain a high degree of visibility on School property, serving as a deterrent to crime and enhancing personal security.
2. Aid law enforcement, EMS, and Fire Department personnel during emergencies.
3. Respond to any threat to safety and security, immediately addressing emergency calls such as fires, medical emergencies, and burglar alarms.
4. Answer all calls for assistance and service professionally and efficiently, providing immediate responses.
5. Patrol School property, focusing on problem areas, checking doors, gates, windows, and all points of entry to ensure unauthorized access is prevented.
6. Provide crossing guard services and inspect all campus fire protection equipment and buildings to ensure compliance with state and local fire regulations.
7. Monitor campus property for safety hazards, reporting violations and taking immediate corrective action where possible.
8. Submit work orders for repairs and maintain a detailed log of each tour of duty, documenting all activities and unusual conditions.
9. Investigate incidents involving the safety and welfare of students, faculty, and staff, reporting findings to the Director of Safety and Security.
10. Work assigned security details at school-sponsored events and assist faculty and administration in enforcing safety rules and regulations.
11. Collaborate with local police, EMS, and fire officials and adhere to established policies and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Experience in law enforcement or safety/security field preferred but not required.
• Possess a valid CT Security Guard license (preferred) or be able to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Physical conditions include repetitive (keyboard) motion, often being alone on patrol or at the switchboard, extensive walking, stair climbing, standing, and driving on and around campus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. regularly.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using technology, including e-mail, card access, fire and door alarm systems, and office software.
• Positive and caring demeanor when interacting with internal and external customers.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay of $20/hour.
• Shift differentials of +$1/hour for 2nd shift and +$2/hour for 3rd shift.