Safety Officer

Chs Kids; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning seeks a Safety Officer to protect students, staff, and visitors at CHS Hershey/Harrisburg sites. You will patrol campus spaces, enforce safety procedures, and report risks to the School Operations Manager.

Starting pay ranges from $16.18 to $21.15 per hour, depending on experience. Requires an Associate degree in law enforcement or related field plus 3+ years security experience and CPR/AED certification. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in law enforcement or related field; solid background required.
• 3+ years security or law enforcement experience; CPR/AED certification preferred.
• US work authorization and ability to clear background checks.

Responsibilities

• Check doors and windows to ensure security and proper locking.
• Patrol interior and exterior campus areas and grounds.
• Enforce parking regulations and safety measures.
• Respond to safety concerns and assist staff and visitors.
• Maintain visitor logs and incident reports; place work orders as needed.
• Coordinate with local fire, ambulance, and police departments.
• Facilitate emergency evacuations and ensure PA laws compliance.

Skills

Responsible

Accountability

Proactive problem solving

Tech-savvy

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in law enforcement or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Outlook

School software systems

Job description

The CHS Hershey Safety Officer is driven to create a safe and secure environment for the children, staff, and visitors of CHS Harrisburg. This individual will patrol campus spaces and ensure that safety procedures are followed, and that precautions are taken when necessary. The Safety Officer reports to the School Operations Manager and provides reports on risks and issues. Starting pay is in the range of $16.18 - $21.15 per hour, based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Checking doors and windows of all campus buildings to ensure they are secure and locked at appropriate times
• Patrolling interior and exterior parts of campus and grounds
• Enforcing parking regulations
• Responding and assisting employees and visitors with Safety concerns
• Reporting safety concerns and placing work orders
• Responding to calls from staff for emergency assistance, e.g. suspicious persons or vehicles inside and outside campus
• Investigating suspicious vehicles on campus
• Communicating with and acting as a liaison with local fire, ambulance, and police departments
• Maintaining visitor logs of those who come to campus
• Responding to fire and other security alarms on campus
• Providing access to rooms and buildings as needed
• Documenting all security calls on patrol logs
• Completing detailed incident reports and conducting follow-up investigations
• Enforcing organizational policies and procedures
• Working with employees to promote a safe working environment
• Attending regular meetings with other members of the department as needed
• Conducting meetings to relay any changes to staffMaking appropriate recommendations for safety changes on campus
• Ensuring compliance with all PA State laws and Town ordinances
• Facilitating emergency evacuations on campus
• Exhibiting positive relations towards students and faculty when responding to questions and communications

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in law enforcement or related field
• 3+ years' experience in security or law enforcementCPR and AED Certification
• Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
• Comfortable with technology, Microsoft Suite, Outlook and school software systems
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for students
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and will be staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled children, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities at our Centers.