Security Officer

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as a security officer. All our students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrew’s visit our website at www.standrews-de.org.

St. Andrew’s is seeking a security officer for the 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday shift, who will operate the welcome center, provide surveillance of campus grounds, and protect our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Security has an on-campus presence 24/7. This person must have strong people skills, a strong work ethic, and excellent judgment. Shifts include various hours, including night, weekend, and holiday shifts that involve considerable exposure to all weather elements.

Benefits of St. Andrew's School

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and programs promoting physical and mental well-being.
• Health Savings Account which includes St. Andrew's School match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) retirement plan. The School provides a matching contribution of two for one, for every dollar you contribute, the School will contribute two dollars up to 5% of salary (10% maximum from the School), with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize the entrance of vehicles and/or people on the property.
• Secure premises by patrolling regularly either on foot or in a vehicle.
• Monitor surveillance equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to all St. Andrew’s operating procedures.
• Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to students, employees, and customers.
• Physically demanding tasks may include walking (4-5 miles/day), running short distances, squatting, bending, being able to lift 45 lbs or more (potentially removing a victim from harm’s way), climbing, and handling a physical confrontation.
• Provide medical assistance, administering CPR, AED, or first aid as needed.

Skills and experience

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate.
• Possession of valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Physical Demands

• Position works outdoors in all weather conditions, withstand exposure to inclement weather
• Be able to lift and or carry a minimum of 45 pounds.
• Must be able to stay on feet for hours at a time as the position spends a significant amount of time patrolling school grounds and building.
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazardous or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

Conditions of Hire

A thorough background check, inclusive of fingerprinting, drug screen, and physical is required as a condition of employment. In addition, applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks and confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws.

To Apply

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call (302) 285-4211. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faiths, and persuasions and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to:

St. Andrew’s Human Resources

350 Noxontown Road

Middletown, DE 19709

hr@standrews-de.org