Security Officer

ST ANDREWS SCHOOL; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s School in New York seeks a security officer to operate the welcome center, monitor campus grounds, and protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Security has a 24/7 on‑campus presence, and this role requires strong people skills, a diligent work ethic, and sound judgment.

Shifts vary and include night, weekend, and holiday hours in all weather. The position reports to the Director of Security and is a full‑time, on‑site role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate.
• Possession of valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize the entrance of vehicles and/or people on the property.
• Secure premises by patrolling regularly either on foot or in a vehicle.
• Adhere to all St. Andrew’s operating procedures.
• Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to students, employees, and visitors.
• Physically demanding tasks may include running short distances, squatting, bending, lifting, and handling a confrontation.
• Provide medical assistance, administering CPR, AED, or first aid as needed.

Skills

People skills

Strong work ethic

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Security Officer
Reports to: Director of Security
Department: Security
Employment Type: Full-time staff position
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Posted:June 23, 2026

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as our security officer, a key member of the security department.

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto.

Position Summary:

St. Andrew’s seeks a security officer who will operate the welcome center by providing surveillance of campus grounds, and protecting our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Security has an on-campus presence 24/7. This person must have strong people skills, a strong work ethic, and excellent judgment.Shifts include various hours, including night, weekend, and holiday work which may involve considerable exposure to all weather elements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and authorize the entrance of vehicles and/or people on the property.
• Secure premises by patrolling regularly either on foot or in a vehicle.
• Adhere to all St. Andrew’s operating procedures.
• Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to students, employees, and visitors.
• Physically demanding tasks may include running short distances, squatting, bending, lifting (potentially removing a victim from harm’s way), climbing, and handling a physical confrontation.
• Provide medical assistance, administering CPR, AED, or first aid as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate.
• Possession of valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire:

A thorough background check—inclusive of fingerprinting, a Child Protection Registry Check, a motor vehicle record check, and other relevant screenings is required as a condition of employment.

Applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws, and any other required conditions of employment.

Benefits of Employment at St. Andrew’s School:

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan guidelines; additional details can be found in our employee handbook, which is furnished upon request.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resourcesand programspromoting physical and mental well-being.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) and Roth retirement plans. The school provides a matching contribution: for every dollar contributed, the school contributes two dollars, up to 10% of salary, with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.
• Health Savings Account, which includes a St. Andrew's School match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you.

St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.