Safety Officer

CHS Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA

Full-Time

The Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning (CHS) School Safety Officer is driven to create a safe and secure environment for the children, staff, and visitors of CHS Hershey. This individual will patrol campus spaces and ensure that safety procedures are followed, and that precautions are taken when necessary. The Safety Officer reports to the School Operations Manager and provides reports for him on risks and issues. Starting hourly rate is approximately $17 per hour based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

Checking doors and windows of all campus buildings to ensure they are secure and locked at appropriate times
Patrolling interior and exterior parts of campus and grounds
Enforcing parking regulations
Responding and assisting employees and visitors with Safety concerns
Reporting safety concerns and placing work orders
Responding to calls from staff for emergency assistance, e.g., suspicious persons or vehicles inside and outside campus
Investigating suspicious vehicles on campus
Communicating with and acting as a liaison with local fire, ambulance, and police departments
Maintaining visitor logs of those who come to campus
Responding to fire and other security alarms on campus
Providing access to rooms and buildings as needed
Documenting all security calls on patrol logs
Completing detailed incident reports and conducting follow-up investigations
Enforcing organizational policies and procedures
Working with employees to promote a safe working environment
Attending regular meetings with other members of the department as needed
Conducting meetings to relay any changes to staff
Making appropriate recommendations for safety changes on campus
Ensuring compliance with all PA State laws and Town ordinances
Facilitating emergency evacuations on campus
Exhibiting positive relations towards children and faculty when responding to questions and communications

Qualifications:

Associates Degree in law enforcement or related field
3+ years' experience in security or law enforcement
CPR and AED Certification
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Comfortable with technology, Microsoft Suite, Outlook and school software systems
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education and care full of compassion and kindness. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Equal employment opportunity policy

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.