Security Officer

General Summary

Reporting to the Director of Safety and Security, Deerfield Academy’s Security Officers work with all campus departments to provide a safe environment in which to learn, work, and visit.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Community Relations:

• Proactively develop relationships with employees that promotes positive communications and team building;
• Manage traffic and human control on a daily basis and for academy events, to ensure a smooth operation
• Train students and employees in Emergency Procedures, to maximize our community’s response to potential disaster;
• Activate emergency notification systems using RAVE by computers, cell phone and outside loud speakers;
• Collaborate with the Director to assist with the protection of high-profile visitors.

Campus Safety and Security:

• Immediately respond to all emergency calls and threats to the safety and security of students and/or employees, including fire and security alarms; answer all calls for help and service in a courteous, expeditious, and professional manner;
• Complete Incident Reports and deliver them to the Director, according to standard departmental protocols;
• Patrol Academy property regularly throughout shifts; check doors, gates, windows and all points of entry to ensure that unauthorized persons have not gained entry to the premises undetected;
• Inspect all campus buildings on a regular basis to ensure compliance with state and local fire regulations;
• Monitor Campus Security and Fire Alarms electronically, disarm and alarm as needed;
• Practice, promote and communicate safety in the workplace through own work performance to help ensure that other departmental employees do the same.

Administrative Functions:

• Communicate with SOC, and respond to requests for assistance;
• Print OneCard ID cards for employees or students when reported lost or stolen;
• Maintain a complete log for each tour of duty; register all activity, the exact time service was provided, and all unusual conditions when discovered; create reports as necessary in a timely and accurate manner;
• Log accurate reports for all inspections, including fire codes and others as required by state and federal entities;
• Attend all training programs as required on or off campus;
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the Safety & Security Department, including the Academy Safety Program, both on and off Academy property.

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience in a position of responsibility
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess excellent technical skills, familiarity with MS Office, internet, and mobile applications and processes
• CPR, AED, and First Responder certified, or ability to become certified
• Ability to deal with adults, adolescents, and children in a pleasant, cooperative manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Mentally capable of performing multiple tasks under stressful situations
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to visually operate a computer and to make general observations of facilities or structures
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community;
• Ability to manage and sensitivity to highly confidential information

Physical Demands

• Ability to spend long periods of time on feet
• Ability to walk 2-5 miles per shift around the campus
• Ability to run up 3 flights of stairs in less the 1 minute or 100 yards in 2 minutes, or a combination thereof
• Ability to frequently climb up or down stairs, ladders or any other type of staging
• Ability to frequently balance, stoop, crouch, reach, write and grasp
• Ability to occasionally kneel, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to rarely lift 70 lbs. to shoulder; occasionally 20 lbs. to waist level or over head
• Ability to constantly hear other people talking on the radio, telephone and with community members

Working Conditions

• Worker is frequently subject to outside environmental conditions including extreme cold (temperatures below 32) and extreme heat (temperatures above 100)
• Worker is frequently subject to noise, sufficient to cause worker to shout
• Worker is frequently subject to hazards and atmospheric conditions including moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors and gases
• Worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms and other areas that could cause claustrophobia
• Worker is frequently required to function in narrow aisles or passageways

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

**SIGN-ON BONUS**

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.