Safety and Security Officer

Overview

Eaglebrook School is a junior boarding and day school for boys in grades six, seven, eight and nine, located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1922, Eaglebrook’s vision is to help each student develop his unique gifts during the important middle school years, and our mission is to meet boys where they are in their development and to encourage them to build self-confidence through success.

Eaglebrook offers a rich, diverse curriculum tailored to the learning styles of middle school boys.

Eaglebrook School actively seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time position in the Department of Safety & Security. Reporting to the Director of Safety & Security, Security Officers at Eaglebrook School implement a community-based safety and security support model while serving as the primary responders to campus emergencies. The vacant position will staff Tuesday through Saturday from 10pm – 6am and will assist with event staffing throughout the year.

Eaglebrook School considers this position essential and will staff it on holidays, during inclement weather, and in other contingencies.

• Emergency Response:
  Officers are required to respond to and assist with all emergency calls, including but not limited to fire alarms, security alarms, door alarms, medicals, and 911 emergency calls. Officers are required to investigate any reports of suspicious activity. When necessary, officers must activate the campus emergency notification system.
• Safety & Security Functions:
  Officers are required to proactively patrol campus by foot, bicycle, and vehicle, answer all calls for service, ensure the physical security of buildings, unlock/lock buildings by schedule and request, conduct fire and safety code inspections, monitor security cameras, alarm and disarm security alarms, direct traffic, cross pedestrians, and promote the safety and well-being of all the community members on campus.
• Community Relations:
  Officers are required to support the campus community by establishing positive, collaborative relationships. Officers are encouraged to engage in appropriate conversations with community members, proactively assist with problem-solving, and educate community members about campus safety and security. While working, officers are required to attend all-community events, including, but not limited to, mealtimes, assemblies, and sporting events.
• Administrative Functions:
  Officers are required to document all campus activity in a daily activity log and to complete incident or fire alarm reports, as necessary, in a timely manner. Officers are also required to document and report findings of all fire code and safety inspections. Officers are required to attend training on or off campus as scheduled. Officers are required to assist with other duties as assigned.
• Conduct:
  Officers are required to always behave in a professional, respectful, and ethical manner. Officers are required to comply with all Eaglebrook School policies, as well as the Safety & Security departmental policies. Officers are to maintain the confidentiality of all daily activity logs and all completed reports. Further, officers are required to maintain the confidentiality of any other confidential information shared with the department.
  
  Officers are expected to work any assigned shifts, events, or details.

• 1-3 years of customer service-based experience
• Can effectively interact with adults, adolescents, and children
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and work as a team member
• Ability to learn and operate internet and mobile-based applications and email
• Ability to effectively work in high-stress situations
• Ability to be outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time
• First Responder and CPR/AED preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• High school diploma or equivalent required