Job Description

Position: Security GuardCompensation: $20.00 hourlyDept: Public SafetyType:Non-ExemptReports To: Director of Public Safety Location:On Site Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.
We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
• You have the ability to quickly respond to high-urgency situations at a moment’s notice.
• You have the knowledge of security methods and techniques, including loss prevention, crime prevention, investigation, patrolling, traffic control, and the care and custody of persons and property.
• You have strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas both in writing and verbally.
• You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.

• Proficient with security software, fire suppression systems, and CCTV systems.
• Implement emergency response and business continuity procedures when needed.
• Document and report security incidents accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Visitor access and access controls
• Ability to learn new skills and maintain required certifications, including TCIS.
• Effective at building relationships and collaborating across departments.
• Perform assigned daily security duties and patrols, including extensive walking and stair climbing.
• Respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergency situations.
• Participate in required safety and security training and drills.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle is required.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required

• Valid NYS Security Guard license or in the process of obtaining one
• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to pass a DMV driving abstract screening is required.

• Experience working as a security guard or in a similar position, i.e., a Sworn Law Enforcement, military or security officer is preferred.

• NYS Security Guard License or completion of the 8-hour pre-employment class
• 16 Hour Security Training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment.
• Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job description list the physical requirements for that position
• Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Student Facing Positions:
  • Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
  • Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
  • You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
    • You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
• Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.

• CPR
• First Aid
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
• Mandated Reporter Training
• CCTV Operations

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Requests may be approved if the position/department/school/students will not be adversely affected. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation