Campus Security Officer - Supervisor

The Hill School Mission : The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

The Hill School is seeking a full-time 1 st Shift (7am to 3pm) Campus Security Officer – Supervisor. This person will be responsible for direct supervision of 1st Shift operations, including the conduct, appearance, and performance of 1st Shift Campus Security Officers on duty. The supervisor will also provide personal, equipment, and real property security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors within an assigned area of the campus. Lastly, they are expected to provide escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and perform routine security and public safety patrol duties. In an emergency security is expected to remain calm and alert.

Responsibilities

Primary focus of the 1st Shift Campus Security Officer - Supervisor includes but are not limited to the following :

• Verbally pass on any virtual information to the Campus Security Officers on duty.
• Communicates to 2 nd Shift Campus Security Officer – Supervisor essential information which occurred during 1 st Shift.
• Ensure Campus Security Officers notate special assignments and observations during the shift.
• Determines and delegates patrol assignments.
• Inspects daily attire to ensure compliance with dress code
• Assigns vehicles, including golf carts and patrol cars, as needed.
• Assures compliance of the Security and Transportation Policy Manual.
• Actively trains, counsels, and supports Campus Security Officers.
• Investigates incidents promptly and notifies Director of Security immediately .
• Sounds alarms or notifies the police or fire department promptly in an emergency or the presence of unauthorized person(s) are permitted on campus and / or athletic facilities.
• Acts as the point of contact for Pottstown Police and Fire Departments with incidents on 1 st shift.
• Maintains regular patrols of campus interior and perimeter, on foot and / or in a Hill authorized vehicle, safely.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, and / or carrying forbidden articles, and promptly reporting this person(s) engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Watches and reports hazards, defects, and other loss vulnerabilities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, unlocked doors, and other risk management concerns.
• Screens pedestrian and vehicular access to campus via the Gatehouse and other entry points to assure only authorized person(s) are permitted on campus or athletic facilities.
• Have a proficient understanding of security technology, including video camera system operations, card access systems, mass alert systems, and other emerging technology .
• Completes Incident Reports for all reportable incidents that occurred on campus.
• Submits property maintenance service requests to School Dude when maintenance and / or repairs are required .
• Assists with fleet readiness and vehicle delivery to authorized drivers for trips, including signing vehicles in or out, refueling, and subsequent cleanings.
• Answers radio calls and / or incoming phone calls professionally via security radio.
• Performs assigned administrative responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Attitude and Demeanor

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history background checks, fingerprint-based background checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and educational background checks, upon hire and during the course of your employment, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.