Safety & Security Officer

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC•Town of Stockton, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to the Safety/Security Manager. Ensures security and safety of students and staff, buildings, vehicles, and property by checking persons, center grounds, doors, windows, lighting, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment. Performs dispatch, guard, and administrative duties to assist in the protection of life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record
I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or safety and security desired
Previous experience working with youth preferred

Responsibilities

Tests fire and intrusion alarms; reports malfunctions.
Conducts search and seizures in dormitory.
Confiscates contraband, weapons, etc., and delivers confiscated items to the Safety/Security Manager for proper disposal.
Assists center staff and law officers in controlling disturbances; investigates and prepares reports as needed.
Transports students on a scheduled or emergency basis.
Investigates accidents and prepares accident reports.
Informs staff and students of unsafe practices and conditions.
Provides security gate/desk coverage; ensures that proper check-out and check-in procedures are followed.
Performs enforcement duties in accordance with federal law, state statutes, and center rules and regulations in order to maintain the peace and safety of students and staff.
Patrols buildings and grounds to ensure the safety and physical security of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
Maintains a log of findings and corrective actions taken.
Checks identification of personnel seeking entrance to or exit from grounds and permits or denies entrance or exit according to established policies and procedures.
Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.