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Public Safety Officer - Per Diem

Job Locations US-NJ-Lawrenceville
ID
2023-1792
Category
Security
Type
On- Call

Overview

The Department of Public Safety & Security exists as a support and service unit of The Lawrenceville School.


The department is community-oriented and will engage with the student, staff, and visitors to accomplish its mission through excellence in safety, security, and traffic management. This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Public Safety. All employees must be available to work any shift including extra hours, sometimes with minimal notification. Hours can be days, evenings, overnight and weekends. Shifts will primarily consist of Friday, Saturday and Sundays, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12am, and 12am-8am

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a daily shift log (report).
  • Record/report any and all safety hazards on log sheet.
  • File formal reports and complete log entries for any and all incidents (accidents, alarms, investigations, etc.) that occur on campus.
  • Engage and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
  • Assist motorists with vehicle problems (i.e., jump starts, keys locked in vehicle, assist them in getting further help, etc.)
  • Ensure all fire lanes and hydrants are free from obstruction.
  • Patrol campus roadways and parking lots
  • Record any and all vehicles from coming onto campus between the hours of 9PM and 7AM.
  • Act as first responder to all First Aid/CPR calls on campus.
  • Make sure all campus buildings are secured and report any unsecured areas.
  • Monitor the Access Control Computer and Fire Alarm Computer.
  • Check outside lights during each shift and report any inoperative lights on the shift log.
  • Provide walking patrols around dormitories and buildings during the evening and midnight shifts.
  • Perform Fire Prevention and Safety checks during all shifts.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of six months prior relevant experience; experience in an educational setting preferred.
  • May have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must pass a required background check.
  • Must possess a current certification in CPR/AED.
  • EMS, Fire, or Police experience is preferred.
  • Able to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations
  • Basic knowledge in alarm systems is preferred.
  • High level of work skills and behaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge.
  • Able to work well with all levels of Campus Personnel including faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, visitors, and guests.
  • Must be available to work extra hours including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays and must be flexible for various shifts and schedules.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School, one of the country’s premier independent schools, is located in central New Jersey, five miles south of Princeton, 55 miles south of New York City, and 40 miles north of Philadelphia. A welcoming community with students from more than 30 states and nearly 40 countries, the School serves students in grades nine through post-graduate. Lawrenceville employs the Harkness method of learning, stimulating thoughtful inquiry and debate. Across academic, residential, and co-curricular settings, Lawrenceville challenges a diverse community to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose, inspiring the best in each to seek the best for all. For additional information, please visit www.lawrenceville.org.

The Lawrenceville School seeks enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting.

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options, and many other valuable programs.