School Security Officer - Duncan, Canada - Queen Margaret's School

Queen Margaret's School

Verified Company

Duncan, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Queen Margaret's School is looking for a qualified Security Officer to ensure the safety, security and welfare of all students, faculty, staff and visitors at QMS.

Applicants interested in joining Queen Margaret's School community must embrace the ethos of an independent school education, the capacity to develop positive relationships with students, and the desire to contribute to a collaborative learning community.

All applicants for this position will be expected to agree to have a Criminal Record Check initiated by Queen Margaret's School.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Security Supervisor to ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises
Regularly patrol school perimeter and facilities, including security checks of school sites and the school buildings, Equestrian facilities, school grounds and parking areas
Check for deficiencies of the facilities and be able to perform minor repairs such as replacing lightbulbs
Monitor surveillance and security systems and communicate necessary information to prompt investigation if required to facilitate the appropriate emergency response
Notifies staff, police, fire department, etc. of security or emergency situations
Assist administrators and staff in crisis management situations
Assist with investigations as needed
Make good decisions during stressful situations
Assist injured persons and determine appropriate action in a timely manner, contacting emergency medical personnel when necessary
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification
Perform other related duties as assigned by appropriate administrator(s)
Perform mandatory safety checks and services if capable
Spread ice melt during the winter months

Qualifications:

The following are requirements for this position:
BST certificate required
Valid Security License
Experience in law enforcement would be an asset
Level 1 First Aid training or higher
Experience working in school environment preferred
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Strong people and process management skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Proven ability to identify emergent situations and act decisively
Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and positive results
Critical thinking/problem-solving skills (independent and team-based)
Understand the importance of confidentiality of information and ensure that own behaviour and others is consistent with this standard
Understanding of appropriate boundaries
Fluent in English, computer literacy, & experience using Office 365 software

Class 4 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract

Working Conditions

Must be available for all the various shifts in the evening and through the night - averaging agreement 4, 10hr shifts a week.

Availability for on-call coverage as required
Due to the nature of the work, weekend and holidays may be scheduled in as the regular work week.
Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps