Security Officer

The Blake School•Hopkins, MN

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Blake School places great emphasis on ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for all students, staff, community members and visitors. The Security Officer will often be the first impression of the school and therefore must always be professional, diplomatic, authoritative and dress appropriately for the role. This role covers a wide range of tasks including implementing and acting on emergency and safety procedures, car park/traffic control management and the implementation of safety and security tasks. This position provides security for students, faculty, staff and visitors within the campus area and is responsible for surveilling the school to protect campus property, controlling entry to campus areas, providing information to visitors and guests, assisting in maintaining and enforcing security regulations and performing other related duties. Candidates should have a strong interest in working in a community committed to pluralism and be inquisitive, self-directed and team-oriented. Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes our community strong and empowers students to engage across differences.

Requirements

Experience in security or a security related field
A desire to work with adolescents and contribute to an environment that lives out Blake’s mission daily
Good verbal and written communication skills
Empathy and good listening skills
Attention to detail and good observation skills
Ability to be discreet
Basic computer skills
Ability to remain calm during emergencies and implement emergency procedures
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to run short distances
Ability to stand for long period of time
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to perform duties in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to evacuate school children and adults in emergency situations.
Visual and auditory observation capabilities
Ability to pass a physical fitness test

Nice To Haves

Experience in law enforcement and/or first responder
In-depth knowledge of security systems
Experience in conflict resolution
Advanced security and/or first responder training
Professional certifications

Responsibilities

Security Advisor Interact with students both in and out of the classroom
Collaborate with Blake administrative staff on issues related to student and staff well-being
Security Access Monitor entrances, gates, exterior doors and prohibit entry of unauthorized personnel on campus
Greet and welcome visitors and guests to the campus in a professional welcoming manner
Observe arrival and departure of students, faculty and staff
Ensure only authorized visitors/vendors obtain access to campus
Ensure visitors are properly cleared to enter
Secure campus, students and staff by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and entry access points
Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities; interview witnesses
Security Services Observe for signs of disturbances or other security incidents and investigate
Responsible for the implementation of all emergency procedures
Schedule, coordinate and monitor evacuation, ALICE and severe weather drills
Provide training to staff as necessary
Control traffic at the beginning and end of school day
Conduct safety checks
Special Event Activity Monitors crowds during athletic events and other large gatherings to ensure orderly behavior and a safe environment
Coordinate with law enforcement as needed
Team Participation Demonstrate good teamwork
Provide input for ways to improve procedures and policies
Demonstrate a willingness to pitch in where needed
General Duties: Record keeping Inputting information into a database of all incidents or violations via the online incident reporting process
Liaison with local first responders
Administer first aid
Other duties as assigned