Campus Safety Officer

Easthampton, MA

The Williston Northampton School, an independent co-educational boarding and day school located in Easthampton, MA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, calendar-year position for a Campus Safety Officer.

Full benefit eligibility, medical, dental, retirement, sick, personal, vacation and holiday time. Hours will be variable and dependent upon the weekly needs of the department and will definitely include the following shifts: days, nights, overnights, weekends, and some holiday coverage. Responsible for performing all standard security duties including, but not limited to: provide assistance to students, staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner; patrol campus to observe and identify potential safety and security risks; complete security and incident reports and ensure accuracy of documentation; daily/nightly building checks; respond to student/campus emergency incidents, traffic control and presence at campus events. 

The successful candidate will have security-related experience and proven abilities with safety-security awareness and procedures. MA Municipal Police Training Committee training and/or experience in a school/campus atmosphere is a plus. 

Qualified candidates should possess CPR, AED and First-Aid certifications or be willing to obtain those certifications within 60 days of hire date. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, etc. for extended periods of time. Must possess proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite and possess, or have the ability to adapt to, multiple specific security related computer software.  Must possess a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and must be able to successfully pass post-offer employment physical. Must also have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI, Criminal Offender Record Information, SORI, Sex Offender Record Information and fingerprint based criminal background check. Full job description available.

Non-smoking campus. EOE