Campus Security Officer - Part-time

The Hill School; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hill School is seeking a part-time Campus Security Officer for 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) to guard students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus in Pottstown, PA. Duties include access control, patrols, emergency response, and public assistance.

Requires HS diploma and valid driver’s license; CPR/First Aid preferred; background check required. Responsibilities include enforcing campus policies, responding to alarms, and providing escorts and basic support as needed to maintain a safe

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have good visual acuity and move freely on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to walk extensively on hills and stairs.
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access through the Gate House and campus buildings for faculty, staff, students, and approved vendors.
• Respond to emergency alarms, disturbances and other situations as needed.
• Provide first aid if necessary.
• Alert appropriate authorities when needed.
• Patrol campus grounds by vehicle and on foot.
• Lock/unlock buildings and report potential safety hazards.
• Enforce campus policies and regulations and coordinate resolutions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Background check

Stamina

Observation skills

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True.".

Position Summary

The Hill School is seeking a Campus Security Officer, part-time 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)who works every other weekend and an occasional holiday.This person provides personal, equipment, and real property security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors within an assigned area of the campus. Security Officers also provide escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and perform routine security and public safety patrol duties. The Campus Security Officer should be a highly motivated individual who is able to utilize their skills of observation, emergency response, empathy, and customer service to help secure the property and people at The Hill School.

Requirements

• Monitors and controls access through the Gate House and to campus buildings and grounds to faculty, staff, students and approved vendors.
• Responds to emergency alarms, disturbances and other situations as needed.
• Provides first aid if necessary.
• Alerts appropriate authorities when needed.
• Patrols by vehicle and by foot on campus grounds.
• Locks/unlocks buildings and reports potential safety hazards.
• Enforces campus policies and regulations related to conduct, safety, and security, acts promptly and notifies the appropriate parties for a resolution.
• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall success and mission of the institution.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Visual acuity including distance, peripheral and depth perception required.
• Must be able to walk extensively, including navigating hills and stairs without assistance.
• Must meet the physical requirements of reaching, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Calm disposition in emergency situations.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.