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Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching and learning since 1881, seeks a Full-time Campus Operations and Security Guard. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Campus Operations and Security Guard helps to ensure the safety of the campus while also serving in other capacities to support the schools operations and its community members. The Campus Operations and Security Guard serves as a member of the Safety Committee and a member of the Crisis Management Team. This is a full-time, 10-month or 12- month position.
The Campus Operations and Security Guard will:
-Monitor and control traffic during student arrival and dismissal/departure on a daily basis and for special events
-Get to know the members of the school community, including students, families, and staff in order to identify non-community members
-Ensure visitors check in at the front desk and escort vendors, guests, and visitors to the appropriate locations
-Conduct security patrols of the entire campus and parking areas throughout the school day
-Communicate with Crisis Management Team and local officials in a wide range of situations requiring emergency response and/or resource coordination
-Identify and alert the Director of Facilities to any security and/or safety concerns with the property and facilities
-Manage school van procedures, including working with van drivers and monitoring vehicle inspections
-Be responsible for monitoring the cars in the parking lot, including issuing warnings to illegal parkers, maintaining the car list for the school (adults and students), and recognizing cars that are out of place
-Assist with the departure of Watkinson vans and vehicles for athletic events and field trips
-Assist with the arrival and departure of visiting teams and guests for athletic and other school events
-Conduct complete DMV-mandated maintenance checklist of school vehicles daily to ensure driver/passenger safety
-Perform monthly Life Safety emergency system inspections and testing
-Remain on-call to assist facilities staff with deliveries and construction projects as they arise
-Assist facilities staff with set-up and breakdown of school events and rental functions, and other facilities maintenance tasks as requested
-Deliver Amazon and other packages to community members
-Help monitor and support maintenance of the playing fields in collaboration with our landscaping vendor
-Serve as the caretaker of the campus while patrolling by: identifying opportunities to clean, fix, or address areas of need, such as fixing signs; moving tree or other organic debris from parking lots, walkways, and common areas or fields; cleaning up litter; daily removal of fallen apples from the trees in the orchard during the fall
-For 12-month employment, school break and summer work will include projects such as painting, moving and assembling furniture, and minor maintenance work
-Assist anyone affiliated with the school (students, faculty, parents, guests) as requested
-Build partnerships and relationships with local law enforcement and other emergency personnel in the school’s broader community
The successful candidate will bring the following to the position:
-A strong commitment to safety and security
-Use of de-escalation and behavioral management techniques to attempt to resolve issues
-Solid relationship-building skills including the ability to relate easily and work well with all levels of staff, students, vendors and the public
-Strong communication skills
-Experience working in a school setting
-Strong awareness of surroundings and ability to approach unknown persons on campus
-Attention to detail and organization
-Knowledge and understanding of required vehicle maintenance and compliance
-Willingness to assist in myriad situations where help is needed
-Valid CT Security Officer ID Card
-Previous law enforcement, corrections or military background preferred
-Enjoyment of the outdoors during a myriad of weather conditions
-CPR/First Aid/AED certifications
Physical Requirements:
-Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
-Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
-Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, including high and low temperatures, sometimes for extended periods
-Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. The position is available immediately. Qualified candidates, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of no fewer than three references via Indeed or to: securityposition@watkinson.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Watkinson is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is and will continue to be the policy of the school that all persons shall have equal employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, demonstrated skills and abilities. Employment practices and decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic or status which cannot lawfully be considered under local, state, or federal law as a basis for employment-related decisions. Watkinson expects all employees to act in accordance with these principles and to reflect their spirit in all relationships with each other and with customers, with vendors and with other business associates or contacts. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, application, hiring, training, assignment, development, evaluation, promotion, transfer, rates of pay, benefits, discipline, termination and layoff.
Further, it is Watkinson’s policy that all vendors, suppliers, contractors and others doing business with the school adhere to these principles. Any employee who feels that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the policies and principles stated herein may bring the matter to the attention of his/her immediate supervisor, the Director of Finance or the Head of School.
Watkinson is committed to the employment of qualified individuals with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job the individual seeks, wants to hold or holds. Employees with a disability who need or believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to review the matter with the Director of Finance. Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and reasonable accommodations to be made.
