Campus Safety Officer

JOB TITLE:               Campus Safety Officer

DEPARTMENT:        Campus Safety

REPORTS TO:           Director of Campus Safety

POSITION / FTE:    1.0 FTE 

Schedule: (3rd shift) Tuesday through Saturday 11:00pm to 7:00am 

Position Requirements:

The duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Patrols, both on foot and in a security vehicle, to ensure safety and security in or around campus buildings, facilities, and areas adjacent to the school sites.
• Reports incidents of misbehavior to proper school authority; serves as a positive role model for students.
• Uses computers to send and receive email, write reports and other correspondence and to operate the door locking system. 
• Directs campus visitors to destinations and prevents unlawful loitering.
• Provides security for parking areas.
• Exercise control only to the extent reasonably necessary to maintain order, protect property and protect the health and safety of students.
• Acts as liaison with Town Police and Fire officials.
• Uses Fire Alarm control panel and mass communication system in response to alarms and other emergencies.
• Maintains a presence, directs traffic, accepts food deliveries, provides assistance to students, parents, faculty, staff and contractors from the Campus Safety guardhouse at the main entrance of the school.

Qualifications:

Ability to: Interface with students in a friendly, unemotional manner and work cooperatively with faculty and staff; ability to interpret rules and regulations; ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and fairly; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administration, parents and staff.

Physical Abilities: Able to work in a wide range of weather conditions. Able to perform non-violent crisis intervention procedures. Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds. Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for 8 hours. Able to operate a variety of vehicles in a safe and effective manner. Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner. Able to work in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner. Able to work with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner without allergic reaction. Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to perform fire maintenance procedures and operate both manual and power hand tools in a safe and effective manner, if so required.

Minimum Desired Qualifications:

• High School degree;
• Certification from the State of Connecticut;
• Minimum of 2 years security or law enforcement experience.
• Knowledge of: School regulations in connection with student conduct; laws pertaining to juveniles; controlled substances and their effect upon behavior; customs and activities indicative of undesirable youth groups;
• Hold and maintain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License, proper insurance and a good driving record satisfactory to the School. Possess and maintain MRT (Medical Response Technician) certification during the course of employment.

The Taft School is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, actual or perceived disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other class protected by law.