Campus Security Officer Part-time - 2nd Shift

Thehill; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hill School is seeking a part-time Campus Security Officer for the 2nd shift (3pm-11pm), working every other weekend and occasional holidays. This role provides security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, including escort services and routine patrols across the campus.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, hold a valid driver’s license, and can respond calmly in emergencies. A High School diploma is required; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred, and background checks are

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 and ability to walk hills and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide escort services and patrols for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor access through Gate House and campus buildings.
• Respond to alarms and disturbances; provide first aid if necessary.
• Enforce campus policies and report hazards; notify authorities when needed.
• Perform patrols by vehicle and on foot; support campus safety initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid Certification preferred

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.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history background checks, fingerprint-based background checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and educational background checks, upon hire and during the course of your employment, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.