Security Officer

Security OfficerThe Blake School places great emphasis on ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for all students, staff, community members and visitors. The Security Officer will often be the first impression of the school and therefore must always be professional, diplomatic, authoritative and dress appropriately for the role. This role covers a wide range of tasks including implementing and acting on emergency and safety procedures, car park/traffic control management and the implementation of safety and security tasks. This position provides security for students, faculty, staff and visitors within the campus area and is responsible for surveilling the school to protect campus property, controlling entry to campus areas, providing information to visitors and guests, assisting in maintaining and enforcing security regulations and performing other related duties. Candidates should have a strong interest in working in a community committed to pluralism and be inquisitive, self-directed and team-oriented.Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes our community strong and empowers students to engage across differences.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Security AdvisorInteract with students both in and out of the classroomCollaborate with Blake administrative staff on issues related to student and staff well-beingSecurity AccessMonitor entrances, gates, exterior doors and prohibit entry of unauthorized personnel on campusGreet and welcome visitors and guests to the campus in a professional welcoming mannerObserve arrival and departure of students, faculty and staffEnsure only authorized visitors/vendors obtain access to campusEnsure visitors are properly cleared to enterSecure campus, students and staff by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and entry access pointsComplete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities; interview witnessesSecurity ServicesObserve for signs of disturbances or other security incidents and investigateResponsible for the implementation of all emergency proceduresSchedule, coordinate and monitor evacuation, ALICE and severe weather drillsProvide training to staff as necessaryControl traffic at the beginning and end of school dayConduct safety checksSpecial Event ActivityMonitors crowds during athletic events and other large gatherings to ensure orderly behavior and a safe environmentCoordinate with law enforcement as neededTeam ParticipationDemonstrate good teamworkProvide input for ways to improve procedures and policiesDemonstrate a willingness to pitch in where neededGeneral Duties:Record keepingInputting information into a database of all incidents or violations via the online incident reporting processLiaison with local first respondersAdminister first aidOther duties as assignedRequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Experience in security or a security related fieldA desire to work with adolescents and contribute to an environment that lives out Blake's mission dailyGood verbal and written communication skillsEmpathy and good listening skillsAttention to detail and good observation skillsAbility to be discreetBasic computer skillsAbility to remain calm during emergencies and implement emergency proceduresStrong troubleshooting skillsAbility to work flexible hoursDesired:Experience in law enforcement and/or first responderIn-depth knowledge of security systemsExperience in conflict resolutionAdvanced security and/or first responder trainingProfessional certificationsEssential Physical Requirements:Ability to run short distancesAbility to stand for long period of timeAbility to lift at least 50 poundsAbility to perform duties in extreme weather conditions.Ability to evacuate school children and adults in emergency situations.Visual and auditory observation capabilitiesAbility to pass a physical fitness testDisclaimer:The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.