Fort Worth Country Day Security Officers are the front line of protecting the School community and managing risk in a manner respectful of the School’s core values, culture and climate. The officer helps to provide an environment that ensures the student’s safety and supports the School’s mission.

Reporting to the Security Supervisor and the Safety and Security Manager, the Security Officer’s expected work hours are Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt position. Hours and days off may change due to departmental needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide for campus security and safety through patrolling, traffic control, and the protection of the rights and property of the students, faculty/staff and the School
• Provide a sense of “presence” by projecting an air of authority and professionalism
• Render basic security service
• Assist with the orderly flow of traffic on and off campus; enforce traffic and parking rules
• Control access to campus buildings
• Issue parking stickers
• Conduct preliminary investigations
• Know the basics of first aid and CPR
• Dispense information and give directions; must be courteous and well-informed
• Have a working knowledge of the department and School’s emergency procedures
• Take steps to prevent injuries and eliminate hazards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift; must to be able to move from a seated position to standing continuously during the entire shift
• Push, pull, move, lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
• Must demonstrate physical agility, strength and manual dexterity
• Must to be able to hear and understand speech at normal levels; visual acuity
• Be able to drive a golf cart or a school vehicle on school grounds
• Work indoors and outdoors in all climates and conditions

Employee Expectations

• Represent the School in a favorable manner
• Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
• Execute duties in a punctual manner
• Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

Other

• For the candidate we feel is best suited to fill this role, we are open to train, if necessary
• Must be able to pass state requirements
• Must be a self-starter, mature, reliable, and need little supervision
• No candidate will be considered/called for an interview without a resume
• Applicants that are viewed as viable by the Safety and Security Manager and Supervisor will be called for an interview
• For questions, contact Craig Slayton at 817-732-7718, x3336

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Click Here for More Information

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Please include a cover letter, resume and names of professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.

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