Safety and Security Officer

Safety and Security Officer

Location: Duke Farms, Hillsborough, N.J.

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director, Operations and Sustainability

Status: Full time, non-exempt

The Safety and Security Officer is an integral member of the Duke Farms Safety and Security team. This role supports a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all who work at and visit Duke Farms. The Officer collaborates across the Operations and Sustainability department and works closely with other internal teams, external partners and the public to ensure safety protocols are followed with consistency, care and professionalism. The position requires sound judgment, clear communication and the ability to foster a respectful, responsive environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Security
• Ensure the security of Duke Farms buildings, vehicles, assets and, where appropriate, the property of employees, visitors and residents.
• Perform dispatch duties, including monitoring alarm systems and CCTV cameras and appropriately responding to emergencies according to established protocols.
• Conduct routine property and building patrols, assist visitors and staff, respond to emergencies, and administer basic first aid as outlined in the Safety and Security SOP manual.
• Identify, report, and escalate safety concerns in collaboration with the larger Safety and Security team.
• Execute basic firefighting and fire safety duties (e.g., use of fire extinguishers) when safe and appropriate.
• Complete daily reporting requirements, including the completion of daily shift logs, dispatch logs, and incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• De-escalate and diffuse conflicts with a professional and calm demeanor, ensuring a positive and respectful experience for the Duke Farms community.
• Internal and External Collaboration
• Support a positive visitor experience by providing support and education to visitors as needed.
• Collaborate across the Programs and Partnerships and Conservation & Science teams as needed, ensuring programming and convenings are executed safely.
• Perform other work, including special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work experience in public safety and security
• Demonstrated commitment to public safety and environmental stewardship, with interest in contributing to a mission-driven, sustainability-focused organization
• Willingness to learn and participate in training, specifically in administering basic first aid. First Aid training will be provided.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through and adherence to protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Comfortable engaging with the public, addressing concerns and defusing conflicts effectively.
• Ability to remain calm, clear-headed, and controlled during emergencies.
• Capable of patrolling the property, sitting at a desk for prolonged periods, monitoring surveillance equipment, standing for prolonged periods, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the 2,700-plus-acre Duke Farms property and travel to other locations, both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds to a height of 12 inches.
• Ability to work in various outdoor conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, sun exposure and wet weather with potential exposure to environmental factors such as poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitoes.
• Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license required.

What We Offer

• Anticipated starting hourly rate is $16.54-$20.67, and the final offer will depend on experience.
• Industry-leading benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, four weeks of paid vacation with additional paid time off and matching gift benefits of up to $20,000 per year—all designed to support employees' well-being, productivity, and engagement.
• A values-driven culture rooted in integrity, excellence, collaboration, openness and imagination, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Doris Duke Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring and equal employment opportunity. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply. Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us here.