This position will serve as a front-line safety and security official utilizing a service-informed and safety-first philosophy. In order to provide a safe learning and working environment, Security Officers at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (LMPS) provide personal, equipment, and property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within assigned areas in and around Léman Manhattan buildings. Provides escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and performs routine security and public safety patrol duties within the assigned area. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or outside referrals as required. Enforce procedural rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Opens and closes facilities according to established procedures.
- Screen all people entering the buildings for elevator temperature and/or symptoms of illness according to medical protocols.
- Checks identification of persons entering the facility and verifies permission to enter with the host or according to established procedures.
- Refuses to admit persons who cannot show either proper authorization or cause for being admitted.
- Cleans and keeps duty areas, lobby, and areas immediately outside of entrances in order.
- Provide emergency medical aid including CPR if needed. Ensure that the response team and EMS are activated.
- Patrol areas inside and immediately outside of the buildings and address safety and security issues.
- Facilitate the package and mail handling process.
- Assist with special events coverage as needed or requested.
- Assist other departments as needed or assigned.
- Reports via logs, emails, and other means regarding conditions, issues, observations, injuries, accidents, and events that occur during the shift.
- Reports to the manager and executes emergency action plan if elevators are not working soliciting freight use from the building.
- Monitors video surveillance and reports suspicious activity to administration and the Director of Safety and Security.
- Responsible for monitoring those pools have appropriate staff including a lifeguard available in order to allow swimming.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes, and admitting requirements.
- May operate and monitor security and fire panels/alarms, and related security equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance.
- Responsible for having an understanding of procedures for any type of emergency.
- Responds to and investigates situations reported. Calls police or other authorities to investigate suspicious activities or security violations that require intervention.
- Responsible for notifying the LMPS Director of Safety and Security, 25 Broadway Security, and others of any calls made for police, fire, and EMS services.
- Checks vehicles in private parking areas for authorized parking are there with consent by the Director of Facilities or the Director of Safety and Security.
- Patrols and monitors assigned areas of the school buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or school board policies.
- Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities.
- Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
- Conducts searches of persons and property when directed to do so by the administration and/or the Director of Safety and Security.
- Investigates violations of LMPS policies and procedures and prepares reports of the result, as directed by the Director of Safety and Security.
- Works with school administrators and law enforcement officials in handling serious student offenses and law violations.
- Assists with fire drills, lockdown drills, and other emergency exercises.
- Attends and completes all staff development training as required by law or as directed.
- Abides by LMPS and Department guidelines, directives, and post orders.
- Reads and responds to email communications.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices and the LMPS Inclusion Statement in all activities.
- Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary; provides other public assistance, such as lockout services, and routine information.
- Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations.
- Contacts emergency responders, such as administration, police, fire, and/or EMS personnel, as required.
- Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies other authorities as appropriate; may confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
- Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes, lights, windows, doors, PA systems, and other equipment to ensure proper functioning and report malfunctions as required.
- Safeguards and controls issued LMPS equipment including keys.
- Serves as Mandatory Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect as outlined by New York State and New York City laws as well as established by LMPS,
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Must wear PPE for routine and emergency incidents. May need to use PPE for extended periods.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, key a two-way radio microphone, operate a keyboard, and use a lock and key; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; articulate information in an emergency; use physical agility and strength to defend self and detain persons using force if necessary, and have the visual acuity necessary to observe and comprehend movement.
Qualifications
- Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency) with some experience or training in a security-related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of a valid New York State Security Guard License is required. Initial certification plus New York State 16-hour OJT certification is preferred.
- New York City Fire Department certifications preferred (such as S95, W07, etc.)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.
- Must possess knowledge of, and the ability to apply, standard security procedures and best practices.
- Must possess the ability to acquire knowledge of School and Company policies and procedures.
- Security or Law Enforcement experience in a school setting preferred.
- Must possess the ability to read, write, speak, and understand standard English.
- Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft and Google programs on PC and Mac devices.
- Completion of college-level courses in the area of security, psychology, emergency management, or criminal justice preferred.
- Must possess excellent human relations skills.