Safety Officer

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); In loco; USD 27.552 - 28.929; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Career advancement

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Additional discounts on flights and entertainment

Descrizione del lavoro

Harlem Children's Zone seeks a dedicated Safety Officer in New York to ensure the safety of students and staff across various locations. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, monitoring student activities, and maintaining order according to school regulations.

This part-time role demands a keen observer with excellent communication skills, a High School diploma, and a New York State Security license. Benefits include career advancement opportunities and paid sick leave.

Competenze

• Valid and up-to-date 8- and 16-hour Security certificates are required.
• Must have experience in security duties.

Mansioni

• Provide safety and welfare of students and staff.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify dangerous situations.
• Monitor student activity and intervene proactively.
• Secure the premises and personnel.
• Maintain order and compliance with school regulations.
• Respond promptly to security signals.

Conoscenze

Keen observation

Vigilance

Verbal and written communication skills

Agility

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

New York State Security license

Descrizione del lavoro

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world‑renowned education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission‑aligned Safety Officer with the Safety Department.

The Safety Officer will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking part‑time Safety Officers to provide safety and welfare for the students and staff at all HCZ buildings. Safety Officers report directly to the Security Director or Program Administrator.

For more information, check out "Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know".

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid and up‑to‑date 8‑ and 16‑hour Security certificates; New York State Security license required

Who You Are

• Must have related experience that required keen observation, vigilance, and continual awareness of surroundings
• Must have situational awareness to quickly respond to potential threats and other problems that may arise
• Health level and physical characteristics suitable for security duties
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work morning, evening, and/or night shifts
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Work with a high level of integrity and honesty
• Must be a team‑player
• Must be agile and able to pivot and adapt as needed
• Rotate various HCZ sites as needed

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the person responsible for providing for the safety and welfare of students and staff at all HCZ buildings
• Conduct general risk assessments and identify dangerous situations in and around the school or involving students at school related activities
• Monitor student activity in the hallways and intervene proactively to prevent inappropriate and/or dangerous behavior
• Secure the premises and personnel by staying on patrol, monitoring surveillance equipment, performing building inspections, guarding entry points and verifying visitors
• Maintain order and compliance with the school code of conduct, policies and regulations
• Comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing
• Respond promptly to the signal for calling the Security Officer
• Maintain incident records
• Present written descriptive reports for major incidents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Must be available for a 6‑day work week (morning, afternoon, overnight, and weekends)
• Adherence to attendance and punctuality is non‑negotiable

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Part‑Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part‑Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The compensation range for this position is $20 - $21 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.