Security Officer

Security Officer

Tower Hill School has an immediate opening for a Campus Security role, who will report to the Director of Campus Safety & Security. The role will provide security and protection services over persons, buildings, and/or properties of Tower Hill School.

Basic Roles and Responsibilities

• Be visible within the school community. Attend and participate in school functions. Build working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.

• Promote a security mindset and be a positive role model. Increase the visibility and accessibility of security and safety to the school community.

• The ability to counsel and interact with children and teenagers.

• The ability to deal with highly stressful situations with good judgment and demeanor.

• Monitor surveillance equipment, radios, and alarm systems.

• Manage, develop, and train faculty and staff on all safety and security protocols.

• Provide guidance and direction to students, parents, and staff when appropriate.

• Maintain a physical presence during school hours and after-school events on campus.

Additional roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide proactive patrol of campus grounds and buildings, routinely completing rounds.

• Respond to emergency calls and calls for service.

• Investigate criminal activity and suspicious circumstances.

• Complete incident reporting as required/directed.

• Render aid.

• Enforce school regulations and notify emergency responders and other school personnel as necessary.

• Coordinate with staff on operational issues, keeping lines of communication open. e.g., building hours, security, events etc.

• Serve as safety officer during events.

• Coordinate security issues with various campus events in coordination with the Director of Campus Safety & Security.

• Provide logistical support for campus activities and maintain a campus environment that is safe, clean, and conducive to learning.

• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate policies for school operations and events.

• Assist with daily event management on campus.

• Assist with fire drill, lockdown and other safety exercises and drills.

• Assist in managing traffic flow and parking throughout campus.

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• A background in law enforcement or security industry.

• 10 years of related experience; any experience in campus security is a plus.

• Expertise in security and emergency operations.

• Experience in control access systems, surveillance camera systems, and physical security measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Sworn Municipal, State or Federal Police Officer, Military MP, Military MA, Air Force Security Forces.

• A certification from a police academy with advanced training in a school setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent.

• Health and physical characteristics suitable for law enforcement duties

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for ages 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well-being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here: