Safety and Security Officer, Full Time at Allen Chase Foundation Deerfield, MA

Allen Chase Foundation; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, MA, seeks a full-time Security Officer to support the Safety & Security team. The role involves responding to emergencies, patrolling campus, and assisting with events. Shift is Wednesday–Saturday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., with holiday and weather contingencies.

Responsibilities include documenting activities, reporting incidents, and upholding confidentiality and professional conduct while fostering positive relations with the school community.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of customer service-based experience.
• 2-4 years of public safety-related experience preferred.
• Can effectively interact with adults, adolescents, and children.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and work as a team member.
• Ability to learn and operate internet and mobile-based applications and email.
• Ability to effectively work in high-stress situations.
• Ability to be outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time.
• First Responder and CPR/AED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Response: respond to and assist with all emergency calls; investigate reports of suspicious activity; activate campus emergency notification system as needed.
• Safety & Security Functions: patrol campus by foot, bicycle, and vehicle; secure buildings; conduct fire and safety inspections; monitor cameras; direct traffic; ensure safety of community members.
• Community Relations: engage with campus community; attend events; assist with problem-solving.
• Administrative Functions: document daily activity; complete incident or fire alarm reports; attend appropriate training; perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct: maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with campus policies and departmental guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Public safety

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Internet & email

High-stress situations

Outdoor work

First Responder CPR

Driver's license

High school diploma

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, diverse curriculum tailored to the learning styles of middle school boys.

THE POSITION

Eaglebrook School actively seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time position in the Department of Safety & Security. Reporting to the Director of Safety & Security, Security Officers at Eaglebrook School implement a community-based safety and security support model while serving as the primary responders to campus emergencies. The vacant position will staff Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will assist with event staffing throughout the year. Eaglebrook School considers this position essential and will staff it on holidays, during inclement weather, and in other contingencies.

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

Administrative Functions

Officers are required to document all campus activity in a daily activity log and to complete incident or fire alarm reports, as necessary, 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 other duties as assigned.

Conduct

Officers are required to always behave in a professional, respectful, and ethical manner. Officers are required to comply with all Eaglebrook School policies, as well as the Safety & Security departmental policies. Officers are to maintain the confidentiality of all daily activity logs and all completed reports. Further, officers are required to maintain the confidentiality of any other confidential information shared with the department. Officers are expected to work any assigned shifts, events, or details.

DESIRED SKILLS

• 1-3 years of customer service-based experience
• 2-4 years of public safety-related experience preferred
• Can effectively interact with adults, adolescents, and children
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and work as a team member
• Ability to learn and operate internet and mobile-based applications and email
• Ability to effectively work in high-stress situations
• Ability to be outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time
• First Responder and CPR/AED preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• High school diploma or equivalent required