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This armed Campus Safety Officer's role is to patrol 65 acres of land to include the perimeter of the campus, the interior of eight buildings, and the athletic complex to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. Collaborates with the Campus Safety Manager to monitor the activities taking place on grounds, communicating pertinent information such as security breaches and threats to the Campus Safety Manager and the Director of Campus Operations. Successful candidates for this position will have at least two years of experience as a uniformed law enforcement officer who graduated from an approved police training academy.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Inspect the school campus at least four times per shift and interact with school community members (students, employees, parents) on an ongoing basis to develop relationships, identify potential issues that need to be addressed, and ensure policies and procedures are being properly executed.
• Work with the school’s Campus Safety Manager, Division Heads, faculty, and staff to prioritize the safety and security protocols for each division.
• Act as the first responder to school emergencies and crises; and provide necessary assistance and support to all involved.
• Assist with the monitoring of fire and school safety drills to ensure compliance with building evacuation timing.
• Enter work orders in FMX for security related repairs.
• Coordinate and contact security vendors for door, alarm, or access control malfunctions. 
• Issue new staff IDs.
• Conduct regular safety patrols and pro-actively addressing concerns or questions within scope of work.
• Write incident reports for any of the following: thefts, vehicle accidents, personal injuries, suspicious persons, vandalism, property damage, assaults, threats, false alarms, altercations that should be documented, the calling of fire, EMS, or police for any reason.
• Ensure the locking of perimeter doors at the appropriate time and monitor the school’s camera system via iPad or desktop.
• Ensure all persons on campus are identifiable with the presence of a visible student, staff, visitor, parent, or contractor badge.
• Monitor the activity of visiting groups for facilities rentals and contact the Associate Director of Campus Operations with concerns or issues.
• Utilize events manager to input security related information regarding special events.
• Utilize the work order system to record issues such as fire hazards, leaks, malfunctioning of any equipment or lighting that is causing a safety or security concern.
• Be the primary contact for parking during school events with the assistance of other Campus Operations staff.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will:

• Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice. 
• Attend and actively participate in all required School professional development activities in areas to include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; technology; and school operations.
• Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the Professional Growth and Renewal Program.
• Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and School policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other School policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner. 
• Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by School policies and procedures to allow for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations. Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives.
  
  

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS

In this position, you will:

• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are considered role models for CA students. 
• Walk, stand or sit in a vehicle for extended time periods, as well as respond to emergency situations that may be of a physical nature.
• Contribute to a community environment by maintaining a visible and approachable presence and engaging with students, employees, and others on campus without bias.
• Educate and re-direct students, employees, and visitors as needed.
• Participate in drills and other emergency preparation activities.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will:

• Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that overtly upholds and supports the School’s commitment to its Cornerstones as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Model and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment.
• Honor the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and school information.
• Work collegially with other employees in ways that nurture a culture of professional collaboration, exchange and growth. 
• Engage with students, parents, employees and alumni as well as members of the external community with courtesy, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion.
• Demonstrate a mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation in your specific role at Cary Academy as well as in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; student learning and support; and technology.
• Ensure technology skills meet current standards as defined by Information Services, consistent with Cary Academy’s profile as a technology-forward school. Utilize the school’s technology resources efficiently and effectively for school operations, adapting readily to changes and seeking guidance where needed.  Apply emerging technologies to position responsibilities as applicable.
• Plan and prepare appropriately for position responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, predictable, and reliable on-campus attendance.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Associate’s degree in related field. 

Required Experience: At least two years of experience as a uniformed law enforcement officer that graduated from an approved police training academy. Valid NC driver’s license in good standing.

Certification and/or Credentials: If not already certified, must be able to be certified and maintain certifications in the following areas: First Aid/CPR & AED, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention, Trauma Informed Care, law enforcement training academy certificate of completion. 

Equivalency:  Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements. 

Preferred Experience: At least five years of former law enforcement experience within a K-12 school or college campus setting preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

In this position, you will have:

• Willingness to actively engage with the CA community beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.

As a Cary Academy employee, you will have:

• Strong Interpersonal skills that uphold the school’s values of respect, integrity and compassion as well as contribute towards a learning and work environment that maintains and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. 
• Ability to interact with other members of the Cary Academy community in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Ability to interact with students in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Effective oral and written communication skills that allow for successful execution of position responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills that allow for the ability to successfully handle a multi-priority, deadline-oriented work environment on an ongoing basis
• Working knowledge of technology platforms to communicate, collaborate and conduct business; experience in a Microsoft 365 ecosystem preferred
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a mission-centered organization.
• Ability to work independently and prevent or solve problems in areas of responsibility without requiring significant ongoing direction and guidance.

WORK SCHEDULE

Days:  In general, this position is scheduled to work on campus Monday-Friday year-round but is expected to work as necessary to ensure position responsibilities are consistently met.  There may be certain work requirements that could result in a need for temporary modification of this schedule, including work on weekends or holidays. 

Hours: This position is scheduled to work 40-hours per week. The actual times worked are determined by the supervisor and may fluctuate given the nature and seasonality of this position and are determined in coordination with the Campus Safety Manager and Director of Campus Operations, and will also be expected to provide appropriate staffing during school hours and in alignment with evening and weekend security shifts.