School Security Officer

3 days ago


Duncan, Canada Queen Margaret's School Full time

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



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