Safety & Security Officer at Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc. – Cassadaga, New York

Location: Cassadaga, NY, US

Category: Full Time

Posted Date: Today

Requisition ID: 2733

Salary Range: $17.56 To $17.56 Hourly

Title: Security Officer

Reports To: Security Manager

EXPERIENCE EXTREME CUSTOMER SERVICE

Reports to the Safety/Security Manager. Ensures security and safety of students and staff, buildings, vehicles, and property by checking persons, center grounds, doors, windows, lighting, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment. Performs dispatch, guard, and administrative duties to assist in the protection of life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster.

Essential Functions

• Tests fire and intrusion alarms; reports malfunctions.
• Conducts search and seizures in dormitory.
• Confiscates contraband, weapons, etc., and delivers confiscated items to the Safety/Security Manager for proper disposal.
• Assists center staff and law officers in controlling disturbances; investigates and prepares reports as needed.
• Transports students on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Investigates accidents and prepares accident reports.
• Informs staff and students of unsafe practices and conditions.
• Provides security gate/desk coverage; ensures that proper check-out and check-in procedures are followed.
• Performs enforcement duties in accordance with federal law, state statutes, and center rules and regulations in order to maintain the peace and safety of students and staff.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to ensure the safety and physical security of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
• Maintains a log of findings and corrective actions taken.
• Checks identification of personnel seeking entrance to or exit from grounds and permits or denies entrance or exit according to established policies and procedures.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience

One year of experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or safety and security desired

Previous experience working with youth preferred

Certifications/Competencies

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record

I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States

Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of change of duties, the employee will be notified.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids, and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.