Safety Officer

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), an education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, is seeking part-time Safety Officers for its Safety Department. Safety Officers provide for the safety and welfare of students and staff at HCZ buildings and report directly to the Security Director or Program Administrator. Officers may rotate among HCZ sites as needed. The position requires availability for a six-day work week covering morning, afternoon, overnight, and weekend shifts, with strict adherence to attendance and punctuality expectations. The compensation range is $20–$21 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid and up-to-date 8- and 16-hour Security certificates.
New York State Security license.
Related experience requiring keen observation, vigilance, and continual awareness of surroundings.
Situational awareness to respond quickly to potential threats and other problems.
Health level and physical characteristics suitable for security duties.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work morning, evening, and/or night shifts.
Reliability and punctuality.
High level of integrity and honesty.
Ability to work as a team player.
Agility and ability to pivot and adapt as needed.
Availability for a six-day work week, including morning, afternoon, overnight, and weekend shifts.
Adherence to attendance and punctuality expectations.

Responsibilities

Provide for the safety and welfare of students and staff at all HCZ buildings.
Conduct general risk assessments and identify dangerous situations in and around the school or involving students at school-related activities.
Monitor student activity in hallways and intervene proactively to prevent inappropriate or dangerous behavior.
Secure premises and personnel by patrolling, monitoring surveillance equipment, performing building inspections, guarding entry points, and verifying visitors.
Maintain order and ensure compliance with the school code of conduct, policies, and regulations.
Comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing.
Respond promptly to calls for a Security Officer.
Maintain incident records.
Present written descriptive reports for major incidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Rotate among HCZ sites as needed.