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Campus Safety Officer (Overnight shift)

Employer
Phillips Exeter Academy
Location
Exeter, New Hampshire, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 4, 2024

Job Details



$500 Sign on bonus available

Full-time, 12 months/year, 40 hours/week, Overnight shift, Monday - Friday 12am - 8am, shifts assigned to maintain 24/7 coverage including holidays. This position is considered *Essential Personnel. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

Position Purpose

Provides safety services that assist the campus community in maintaining order and/or improving the personal safety of the students, faculty, staff and guests and ensures the security of Academy property.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provides high-level, professional and courteous service through interaction with the Academy community via personal contact, telephone service and timely radio dispatch services.
  • Immediately responds to all calls for emergency service or dispatches other necessary Academy personnel or equipment and Exeter police, fire and emergency medical personnel.
  • Answers incoming calls on a multi-line switchboard, the Campus Safety phone line as well as the elevator emergency phone and takes the appropriate information and/or makes proper connections.
  • Immediately makes necessary notifications to the Academy community via several Emergency Notification Systems as well as to a supervisor and/or key Academy personnel in the event of major incidents that occur on and/or around campus.
  • Conducts vigilant patrols of Academy property to ensure a safe and secure campus.
  • Investigates incidents as assigned and completes detailed and accurate reports both verbally and in writing.
  • Ensures the safety and security of students, faculty and staff by identifying and responding to hazards in a prompt and proficient manner.
  • Inspects all campus buildings, doors, gates, windows and points of entry to Academy property to ensure that unauthorized persons are not able to gain entry to the premises.
  • Responds to inquiries and furnishes information on campus activities, organizations, key personnel, administrative/academic offices and locations or transfers callers to offices that can provide information.
  • Examines all fire extinguishers on a monthly basis to ensure readiness and compliance with state and local fire regulations.
  • Assists faculty and administration in enforcing Academy safety rules, regulations and policies.
  • Maintains a pleasant and professional rapport with Academy departments and personnel as well as with the Town of Exeter and other outside agencies.
  • Maintains a thorough daily log of activities and assorted reports for each assigned shift.
  • Monitors Academy property for safety hazards and reports all violations or hazards.
  • May handle hazardous materials in the work area and will be required to wear personal protective equipment as appropriate for the work assigned.
  • Adheres to the established policies and guidelines of the Academy as well as the General Orders of the Office of Campus Safety Services.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to prepare and effectively present both oral and written information concerning activities and operations to internal and external constituents.
  • Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
  • Knowledge of emergency management concepts and practices to include prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Knowledge of federal and state codes and regulations relating to safety and security, fire codes and emergency management and compliance.
  • Knowledge building/campus emergency procedures including but not limited to evacuations, fire drills, illness, and life safety equipment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
  • A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
  • High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate’s degree preferred.
  • Completion of CPR/AED and First Aid certification training within 60 days of hire.
  • Full-time staff must complete Campus Safety Training from Training Academy held annually.
Experience
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Customer service experience desirable.
  • Experience in an institutional or campus setting preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Requirements
  1. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
  2. Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without assistance.
Additional Requirements
  1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 2 years).
  2. Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).
  3. *Essential personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed directly by designated personnel during emergency events or inclement weather.
  4. Must consistently wear assigned uniform and equipment and adhere to the appearance guidelines.
  5. Maintain safety and security physical requirements.
  6. Must complete an in-house field training program during the first 20 shifts.
  7. Must successfully complete a one-week campus safety academy program (off site).

Company

Phillips Exeter Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy, co-founded by John and Elizabeth Phillips in 1781 who believed every student should have access to the very best education, embraces the ideals of both goodness and knowledge.

Phillips Exeter Academy is located in Exeter, a southern New Hampshire town settled by European colonists nearly 400 years ago.

The Academy campus, set in the town's village, is divided by the three principal streets of the community, creating a walkable atmosphere. Dormitories and dining halls are easily accessible from classrooms and other facilities like the student center, library, art gallery, theater, and athletic buildings and fields. Downtown stores and restaurants, as well as a riverside pathway, are just off campus.

Now a coeducational residential school with more than 1,000 high school students from the U.S. and 33 foreign countries, Exeter has a centuries-old tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering Exonians to find their place in the world.

We are a community that celebrates curiosity and cultivates potential. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1, more than 450 courses in 18 subject areas, and the opportunity to study on five continents, Exeter provides unparalleled opportunities for discovery and exploration, of both self and subject matter.

At Exeter, employee development will focus on nurturing careers and providing opportunities for professional growth. All employees will be given clear expectations and will be expected to perform their job responsibilities with proficiency and an appreciation of the importance of their responsibilities and a commitment to excellence. Employees seeking to develop skills and experiences in order to grow and take on new responsibilities will be supported as appropriate. Employees are entitled to clear, honest and timely feedback on the performance of their responsibilities, and will be held accountable for acting on such feedback where a need for improvement has been identified.

Employee engagement is focused on building connection and supporting the well-being of all employees. Our goal is for employees to feel connected to our community as a whole, that their work has meaning and impact, and that they are appreciated for the work that they do. Employee voice is encouraged and agency is attained through open channels of communication and engagement that support the success of the Academy. The Academy seeks to be a best place to work where all adults have a strong sense of belonging and inclusion, and where there is a common understanding of what it means to do things with a commitment to excellence, personal growth, accountability to oneself and others, respect, gratitude, humility and generosity of spirit.

Compensation and Benefits packages should attract a high performing and diverse workforce — employees who are committed to the mission and values of the school and have the skills necessary to succeed. Our compensation and benefits should be highly competitive with comparable markets. Benefits should be relevant, flexible and contribute to attracting and retaining employees of the highest talent. Our compensation structures should be transparent, clearly communicated and have the flexibility to recognize outstanding performance.

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