Security Guard - 3rd Shift Weekend

Westminster School; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established independent boarding school is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to join its team. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety and security of the campus community during 3rd shift hours. The ideal candidate will have a background in security or customer service, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle high-stress situations effectively. Responsibilities include patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and maintaining community relations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational environment while ensuring the safety of students and staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience required.
• Must be First Aid/AED/CPR certified and have a valid CT Guard Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform foot and vehicle patrols of campus and related properties.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency assistance calls on campus.
• Maintain a safe environment for students and employees.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Ability to Handle Stress

Education

Post-secondary education in security or related field

Valid CT Guard Card

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Anticipated Hiring - Immediate

Westminster School, one of the leading independent boarding schools in the country, is a diverse, close-knit community of approximately 190 employees and 430 male and female students (seventy-five percent boarding, twenty-five percent day students) set on a 200-acre campus in Simsbury, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1888, Westminster School has been committed to the core values of community, character, balance, and involvement. Our motto describes our community – “virtute et numine”– by Grit & Grace.

General Summary

Westminster School has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Security Guard on its Simsbury, CT campus. The role of the Security Guard is to provide safety and security services to Westminster School and to respond to emergencies on campus. In addition, this individual promotes good community relations by working and communicating effectively with the Director of Facilities & Security Operations, the Security Manager, all community members, and visitors to our campus. This is a 3rd shift position with hours of 10:00pm-6:00am Saturdays and Sundays.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform foot and vehicle patrols of campus and related properties, including building checks.
• Perform parking lot duties and monitoring as required.
• Monitor and report maintenance problems to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a safe environment for students and employees.
• Manage the arrival of deliveries on campus and occasionally receive deliveries.
• During lock downs, secure school as required.
• Respond to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance on campus.
• Perform medical and emergency first aid as required.
• Monitor fire and burglar alarms and respond to any activated alarms.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Director of Facilities & Security Operations, the Security Manager, and other school administrators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience required.
• Post-secondary education or training in security, customer service, or a related field. Past law enforcement experience a plus.
• Valid CT Guard Card required.
• Ability to respond to high-stress situations in a calm and efficient manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including sensitivity to and experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
• Must be positive and get along with visitors, vendors, students, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare reports.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and other industry-driven software.
• Current driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Must be First Aid/AED/CPR certified.
• Ability to walk, run, climb multiple staircases, bend, stoop, and carry a minimum of 40 pounds, and to perform aforementioned foot patrols and crosswalk duties in all types of weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work varying hours and shifts.

To Apply

This position is a part-time opening offering a competitive salary; this role is not benefits-eligible. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Pamela Daly, at [e-mail].