What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Officer position at Catherine Hershey School?
The CHS Harrisburg Safety Officer is driven to create a safe and secure environment for the children, staff, and visitors of CHS Harrisburg. This individual will patrol campus spaces and ensure that safety procedures are followed, and that precautions are taken when necessary. The Safety Officer reports to the School Operations Manager and provides reports on risks and issues.
Responsibilities:
- Checking doors and windows of all campus buildings to ensure they are secure and locked at appropriate times
- Patrolling interior and exterior parts of campus and grounds
- Enforcing parking regulations
- Responding and assisting employees and visitors with Safety concerns
- Reporting safety concerns and placing work orders
- Responding to calls from staff for emergency assistance, e.g. suspicious persons or vehicles inside and outside campus
- Investigating suspicious vehicles on campus
- Communicating with and acting as a liaison with local fire, ambulance, and police departments
- Maintaining visitor logs of those who come to campus
- Responding to fire and other security alarms on campus
- Providing access to rooms and buildings as needed
- Documenting all security calls on patrol logs
- Completing detailed incident reports and conducting follow-up investigations
- Enforcing organizational policies and procedures
- Working with employees to promote a safe working environment
- Attending regular meetings with other members of the department as needed
- Conducting meetings to relay any changes to staffMaking appropriate recommendations for safety changes on campus
- Ensuring compliance with all PA State laws and Town ordinances
- Facilitating emergency evacuations on campus
- Exhibiting positive relations towards students and faculty when responding to questions and communications
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in law enforcement or related field
- 3 years' experience in security or law enforcementCPR and AED Certification
- Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
- Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
- Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
- Comfortable with technology, Microsoft Suite, Outlook and school software systems
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for students
- U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances
At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.
We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.