What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Safety Officer- FULL TIME position at Boys & Girls Village?
Location: Milford, CT
- BGV is seeking a Guard Card certified Life Safety Officer
- Working in our Milford & Bridgeport Locations
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Monitor all incoming traffic and ascertain to the best of his/her ability, whether each incoming vehicle has a purpose on campus, to answer any questions, give direction to visitors and to look for suspicious vehicles or activity.
- Monitor that staff and visitors are parking in assigned areas.
- Open and close all construction gates.
- Check vehicles for BGV parking permits and report findings to Life Safety Manager.
- Report all relevant issues to the Life Safety Coordinator in a timely manner.
- Wear uniform issued by BGV Life Safety Coordinator.
- Assist in operations of the facilities department, at the request of the Life Safety Coordinator, during special circumstances (i.e. snow removal)
- Assume role, as assigned by Life Safety Coordinator, during emergency circumstances, such as campus lock-down or evacuation.
- Conduct the transfer of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Operate systems within the guardhouse to control campus access and communications and monitor closed circuit television cameras.
- Must have CT Guard Card
- Ability to carry out detailed oral and written instructions
- Ability to relate to students, staff and public in a courteous manner
- As essential staff, you must be able to work outside normal business hours, if needed. This may include holidays, weekends, and overnights
- Must Have Valid Drivers License
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:
Boys & Girls Village offers an array of services for children and their families. The services range from highly structured sub-acute services on campus to intensive intervention and care in the home and community. The function of the Life Safety Department is to maintain a safe environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.
FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Free annual flu shots
- Wellness workshops
FOR YOUR FUTURE
- a 401K plan with employer contributions
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.
FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
- Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10%-20% tuition discounts at participating universities
- Training and development opportunities (Including CEU’s)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff
- Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family
- COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
- Remote interview process offered
- Personal protective equipment provided and required
- Plastic shields at work stations
- Temperature screening at all entrances
- Social distance guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place
We are an equal opportunity employer.
