Evening Security Guard

Reporting directly to Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds, the primary role of the Security Guard is to ensure the safety and security of the Hackley property and maintain a safe educational and living environment for all community members and guests. With an emphasis on customer service and strengthening community relations to further the mission of the School, Security Guards are committed to serving a diverse school community and are tasked with identifying, assessing, and responding to potential hazards and safety-related incidents. Security Guards should expect to work a shift schedule along with weekends and/or holidays when necessary. 

Applicants should be CPR/First Aid/AED certified or be willing to become certified upon employment (at no cost to the employee). Candidates must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and pass a motor vehicle record check

Primary Schedule: Weekday Evening Shift (3pm-11pm, Monday to Friday)

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct vigilant patrols of School property both in vehicle and on foot.
• Patrol campus parking lots to identify unauthorized or suspicious vehicles.
• Assess emergency situations and notify campus personnel, police, fire and EMS, when appropriate.
• Inspects all campus buildings, doors, gates, windows, and other access points to the Hackley campus for the protection of the community and its assets and to ensure unauthorized persons are not able to gain entry. 
• Inspects emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and exit signs on a regular basis to ensure operational readiness and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist the faculty and administration in enforcing and identifying violations of safety rules and policies. 
• Maintain a thorough daily log of activities and assorted reports for each assigned shift.
• Assist with traffic control at key points of the day and during special events as needed.
• Represent Hackley by providing professional and courteous assistance when responding to requests for service, interacting with members of the community, or assisting guests and visitors.
• Notify key personnel of major incidents or emergencies on campus in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate discretion and decorum in communication and maintain confidentiality with unquestionable integrity. 
• Interact with students, colleagues, consultants and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma required, with some college credit preferred
• Previous experience in a safety or security position (3-5 years preferred)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified or be willing to become certified upon employment (at no cost to the employee). 
• Candidates must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and pass a motor vehicle record check
• Demonstrated experience in successfully providing high level quality customer service
• Ability to identify hazards and address or report conditions for improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative style with commitment to high ethical standards
• Demonstrated experience working independently 
• An interest in and commitment to fully engaging in the Hackley community 
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with all constituencies
• Ability to give and receive feedback with grace and humility
• Flexibility, kindness, open-mindedness, and sense of humor

Salary and Benefits:

The pay rate for this hourly, overtime eligible, position is $21.00/per hour.

Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a medical, dental and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; tuition remission; and the possibility of on campus housing. 

About Hackley School:

Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world. 

Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12.  Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.