Security Guard

Shrub Oak International School • Lake Mohegan, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.

We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.
We Care
We are Innovative
We are Collaborative
We are Resourceful

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Valid NYS Security Guard license or in the process of obtaining one
• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to pass a DMV driving abstract screening is required.
• NYS Security Guard License or completion of the 8-hour pre-employment class
• 16 Hour Security Training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
• Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
• You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
• You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a security guard or in a similar position, i.e., a Sworn Law Enforcement, military or security officer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with security software, fire suppression systems, and CCTV systems.
• Implement emergency response and business continuity procedures when needed.
• Document and report security incidents accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Visitor access and access controls
• Ability to learn new skills and maintain required certifications, including TCIS.
• Effective at building relationships and collaborating across departments.
• Perform assigned daily security duties and patrols, including extensive walking and stair climbing.
• Respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergency situations.
• Participate in required safety and security training and drills.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle is required.

Benefits

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k w/company match
• Tuition/Professional development assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED