Part-Time Campus Security Officer (evenings)

Part-Time Campus Security Officer Job Description

Position: Campus Security Officer
Classification: Non-exempt
Hours per week: 20, hours will vary based on number of shifts per week
Shift Schedule: 4:00pm - 12:00am, 7 days/week

Mission Statement: The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education, affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God through Christ-like character.

Staff Profile:

The Brook Hill staff member should possess spiritual characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of The Brook Hill School Statement of Belief, Mission, Vision, Core Values, and other policies and statements found in the Brook Hill Employee Handbook
• A strong clear Christian testimony
• A mature, godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer

The Brook Hill staff member should demonstrate a personal lifestyle that reflects:

• Biblical integrity
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel
• An authentic godly demonstration of love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional, and social maturation

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 2-5 years’ experience as a security officer for a school, church, or other non-profit organization
• Certified and trained Level III and/or Level IV PPO in State of Texas preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant technology
• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding

Position Summary:

The Campus Security Officer is primarily responsible for providing a security presence and acting as a first line of defense for the campus of The Brook Hill School. This position reports directly to the Director of Security and Campus Safety and is a member of the security team of the School. The primary responsibility of the Campus Security Officer is to assist and support the Director of Security and Campus Safety in maintaining a secure and orderly campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess and model a growing relationship with Christ and accept and uphold The Brook Hill School’s Statement of Faith
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into day-to-day duties
• Take an active role in ensuring the school’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing pertinent information and commentary to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives
• Access Control
  • Monitor access points to the school campus and verify the identity of students, staff, visitors, and vendors.
  • Enforce entry and exit procedures and ensure compliance with access policies.
• Campus Patrol
  • Conduct regular foot or vehicle patrols to deter unauthorized access and maintain a visible security presence.
  • Inspect campus facilities to identify and report safety hazards and security concerns.
  • Provide a visible presence during pick up and drop off times, or other high traffic times during the school day at the appropriate campus as determined by the Director of Security and Campus Safety or the CFO/COO.
• Emergency Response
  • Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
  • Assist in the execution of emergency response plans, including evacuations and lockdowns.
• Safety Escorts
  • Provide safety escorts for students, staff, and visitors as requested, particularly during evening or special events as needed.
  • Ensure the safe arrival and departure of individuals from the campus.
• Communication
  • Maintain effective communication with the Director of Security and Campus Safety and other security personnel.
  • Report all security incidents, unusual activities, or violations to the appropriate authorities.
• Visitor Management
  • Greet and assist visitors, ensuring they sign in, obtain visitor badges, and follow campus guidelines.
  • Monitor visitor activities and report any suspicious behavior.
  • Maintain presence at front security guard house and process visitors through appropriate systems from there.
• Crowd Control
  • Assist in maintaining order and security during special events, sports games, and other gatherings on campus as needed
  • Ensure spectators adhere to school policies and maintain a safe and respectful atmosphere. Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities as needed
• Occasional evening or weekend work required as it relates to the duties described
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor, the Head of School, or another designee of the Head of School

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Healthy conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Strong problem solving skills
• Decision making
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Willingness to ask for help or information if needed to be successful
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well with volunteers from different age groups backgrounds and experience levels
• Excellent computer skills including excel spreadsheets, word documents, presentations, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other fine motor skills
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk or run over various landscapes and obstacles
• Ability to stay focused and mentally alert while performing the job
• Maintain good physical condition to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, squatting, or crouching to inspect areas of campus
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
  
  

Disclaimer and Signature:

The information above indicates the general nature and level of work expected of faculty in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.