Security Supervisor

Shrub Oak International School; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

401k with company match

Tuition & Professional development aid

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Shrub Oak International School is seeking a Supervisor for its Public Safety team. This on-site role requires coordinating security staff, conducting investigations, and monitoring surveillance systems to ensure student and staff safety.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in security, strong documentation skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors while collaborating with multiple departments. TCIS training may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credits or a relevant degree in a related field.
• 5–7+ years in a similar security role with leadership
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks
• Experience managing staff and handling crisis situations

Responsibilities

• Supervise security staff and assist with administrative tasks
• Conduct investigations and review incident reports
• Oversee campus surveillance, access control, alarms and fire systems
• Document incidents clearly and communicate with stakeholders
• Lead crisis management activities and trainings (TCIS if required)

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Communication

Incident reporting

De-escalation techniques

Education

60 college credits in police science/criminal justice

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

CCTV systems

Security software

Job description

Position Details

• Position: Supervisor
• Compensation: $23/hr+ dependent on experience
• Dept: Public Safety
• Type: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Director of Public Safety
• Location: On Site

Company Overview

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Who We Are

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

Benefits:

(check for FT, PT or All)

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

Who You Are

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
• You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.
• You are highly adaptable and committed to learning new skills while adjusting to evolving and unpredictable situations.
• You demonstrate grit and resilience, maintaining composure under pressure.
• You have a strong ability to build positive relationships with students, peers, and other stakeholders.
• You have the proven ability multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• You have the ability to manage highly challenging behaviors, including those of an aggressive nature.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and support security staff, ensure compliance with Public Safety policies, assist with administrative tasks, and serve as backup for security leadership.
• Conduct investigations, review incident reports, monitor campus activity, perform security tours, respond to alarms, and address behaviors or conditions that may pose safety risks.
• Operate, maintain, and regularly inspect security systems including surveillance, visitor access, access control, alarms, and fire systems while participating in policy improvements, safety drills, and crisis management procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, collaborate across departments, and document incidents clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills, think critically under pressure, manage challenging behaviors, and apply effective de escalation techniques.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle for campus surveillance and other required duties.
• Knowledge of Shrub Oak’s organizational policies and procedures.
• Complete any other required certifications, including TCIS training.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 60 college credits (preferably in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related fields), a relevant degree, or applicable experience.
• 5-7+ years of experience in a similar role, including Commissioned Law Enforcement, military, or as a security officer with knowledge of current law enforcement methods and techniques is required.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a DM abstract screening is required.
• Proactive ability to identify issues or problems and select the most appropriate solution from multiple options, often quickly, in response to changing and urgent circumstances.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and provide leadership to assigned personnel. 2+ years of directly managing staff is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas both orally and in writing to a diverse client base (e.g., staff, direct reports, parents, visitors).
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with security-related software systems is required.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and operate independently during the tour of duty.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to complete assigned tasks within scheduled timelines.
• Ability to consistently adhere to procedures and guidelines.
• Capacity to make sound, quick decisions and judgments under changing circumstances and conditions.
• Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs. You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Must be able to react and move quickly during crisis, both for the safety of all.
• Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor crisis situations and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
• You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
• You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Competencies

• CPR
• First Aid
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
• Mandated Reporter Training
• CCTV Operations

EEO Statement

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Requests may be approved if the position/department/school/students will not be adversely affected. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.