Campus Safety Officer - Per diem

Campus Safety Officer

Milton Academy is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to serve in a community-focused role to maintain and ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff along with Academy-owned or used properties. They proactively identify and respond to and address community needs, representing the institution 24 hours/day and serving as a gateway to services, welcoming and directing visitors during the school day and at various events and athletic competitions. They also play an active role in documenting any incident on campus, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed. Officers are expected to build relationships with faculty, staff, and students, especially on-campus residents, and create a sense of familiarity and belonging.

Salary Range: $23 to $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Milton Academy will support all professional development training needed to be successful in the role. This includes driver's education classes.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read and respond to written reports in English, are required for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct foot and mobile security patrols of all campus property, leveraging a thorough knowledge of all campus safety patrol sectors and buildings, including the school's faculty housing units and geographical perimeter.
• Respond to all calls for service including opening of doors on request. Address lockouts, escorts, noise complaints, etc., in a prompt, courteous, professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with school parking regulations through physical patrol of all parking lots and direction of traffic during high-volume periods, including student drop off and pick up.
• Monitor door access and camera systems.
• Provide events management support for large and small events, athletic competitions, performances, etc.
• Identify issues, conclusions, etc., regarding incidents on campus, whether considered accidents or otherwise. Conduct initial investigation of incidents and file written reports as required; review shift reports and ensure follow up.
• Respond to all medical emergencies and provide emergency medical care as required.
• Contact emergency responders such as police, fire and/or ambulance as required.
• Manage active threat situations on campus.
• Serve as liaison with personnel from municipal fire and police department or other outside agencies during active incidents on or surrounding campus.
• Observe, investigate and report any safety or fire hazards present on campus.
• Supervise athletic/academic spaces, being present and visible to students and ensuring students maintain a respectful environment.

Additional Functions:

• Enter maintenance requests to address life safety, regulatory, and/or maintenance needs identified during patrols.
• Respond to all maintenance and emergency calls and serve as a "liaison" with the facilities administrator on call after hours.
• Perform periodic inspections of emergency call boxes and street lights to ensure proper and safe functioning.
• Perform related assignments as requested by shift supervisor or director.

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Director of Campus Safety and Risk Management (as well as the Evening Supervisor, as applicable)

Supervision to be exercised: None

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required:

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent educational / work experience which demonstrates mastery of:
• English language oral and written communication skills
• Reading and comprehending documents and information
• Basic math skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass an insurance and driver's record check

Preferred:

• College degree

Experience

Required:

• Community / people-related work experience
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Formal security training
• K-12, higher ed, and/or healthcare industry experience

Physical Abilities:

Required:

• To move around Milton's campus without restrictions.
• To perform the following (but not limited to) types of physical demands: carrying, standing, ability to drive, pulling, pushing, squatting, seeing, hearing, sitting, attendance, climbing, walking, running, kneeling, speaking, reaching, twisting, writing.
• To be exposed to the following (not limited to) environmental conditions: fumes, dirt, hazards (blood, etc.), heat/cold, toxins, and noise.
• To operate / use / learn to use the following types of equipment: hand-tools, radio, vehicles, television and miscellaneous security monitors, chemicals (towelettes), VCR/DVD, telephone, desktop computer, laptop computer, printer, keys, CPR mask, AED, gloves, flashlight, first aid kits, jumper cables, lockout tool.
• Motor vehicles and golf cart abilities.

Other required experience and abilities:

• Pass Post Offer Pre-Employment (POPE) physical examination
• Pass background checks: CORI, SORI and fingerprint.
• Reasoning and problem solving skills
• Perform multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions
• Operate a computer and learn related software programs
• Handle job-related stress and confidential information
• Commitment to professional development programs and learning, including willingness to obtain and maintain CPR/AED and Emergency First Aid certifications and FEMA 100 & 200 incident command training certificates*

*Milton Academy will provide and pay for additional training to support professional development beyond that required. Examples include support for emergency medical technician (EMT) and school resource officer training.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and forward to your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.