Campus Security Officer 3rd Shift

Allen Chase Foundation; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join its team. This full-time role involves responding to emergencies, patrolling the campus, and ensuring the safety and security of students and staff. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work well under pressure. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the school community while developing valuable skills in safety and security. If you are a reliable team player with a passion for community service, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of customer service experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and assist with all emergency calls on campus.
• Proactively patrol campus and ensure physical security of buildings.
• Document all campus activity and complete reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Customer service experience

Public safety experience

Teamwork

Reliability

Windows PC systems

Internet and mobile applications

High stress situation management

First Responder certification

CPR/AED certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL

Eaglebrook is a junior boarding and day school for boys in grades six, seven, eight and nine, located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1922, Eaglebrook’s vision is to help each student develop his unique gifts during the important middle school years, and our mission is to meet boys where they are in their development and to encourage them to build self-confidence through success. Eaglebrook offers a rich and diverse curriculum geared toward the learning styles of middle school boys.

THE POSITION

Eaglebrook School actively seeks a full-time employee to work in the Department of Safety & Security. Reporting to the Director of Safety & Security, Security Officers at Eaglebrook School implement a community-based support model to safety and security, while acting as first responders to campus emergencies.

The vacant position will staff from 3pm-11pm Sunday through Thursday. The successful candidate will also be available to assist with crossing details, shift coverage, campus events, and other special details as needed on a 24/7 basis including weekends and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Emergency Response

Officers are required to respond to and assist with all emergency calls, including but not limited to fire alarms, security alarms, door alarms, medicals, and 911 emergency calls. Officers are required to investigate any reports of suspicious activity. When necessary, officers are required to activate the campus emergency notification system.

Safety & Security Functions

Officers are required to proactively patrol campus by foot, bicycle, and vehicle, answer all calls for service, ensure the physical security of buildings, unlock/lock buildings by schedule and request, conduct fire and safety code inspections, monitor security cameras, alarm and disarm security alarms, direct traffic, cross pedestrians, and promote the safety and well-being of all the community members on campus.

Community Relations

Officers are required to provide support to the campus community by establishing positive and collaborative relations within the community. Officers are encouraged to engage in appropriate conversation with community members, to proactively assist with problem solving, and to educate community members about campus safety and security. While working, officers are required to attend all-community events such as, but not limited to mealtimes, assemblies, and sporting events.

Administrative Functions

Officers are required to document all campus activity through a daily activity log, and to complete reports in a timely manner. Officers are also required to document and report findings of all fire code and safety inspections. Officers are required to attend training on or off campus as scheduled. Officers are required to assist with the completion of other office duties as assigned.

Conduct

Officers are required to behave in a professional, respectful, and ethical manner at all times. Officers are required to comply with all Eaglebrook School policies, in addition to Safety & Security departmental policies. Officers are to maintain confidentiality of all daily activity logs and all completed reports. Further, officers are required to maintain the security of any other confidential knowledge that may be shared with the department. Officers are expected to work any part-time shifts, events, or details that they are assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS

• 1-3 years of customer service-based experience

• Prior public safety experience

• Have ability to effectively interact with adults, adolescents, and children

• Ability to demonstrate reliability and work as a team member

• Competence with Windows based PC systems and applications

• Ability to learn and operate internet and mobile-based applications

• Ability to effectively work in high stress situations

• First Responder and CPR/AED preferred

• Valid driver’s license required

• High school diploma or equivalent required