Campus Safety Officer

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Lake Forest Academy seeks a full‑time campus safety officer who will maintain a safe and secure environment for the Lake Forest Academy community by patrolling and monitoring the premises. The campus safety officer is paid hourly at a range of $20.00 - $24.00 and receives full medical and dental coverage, a generous 403(b) retirement plan, and other benefits.

• Friday 2:00‑10:00 PM
• Saturday 2:00‑10:00 PM
• Sunday 2:00‑10:00 PM
• Monday 2:00‑10:00 PM

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property and permitting entry.
• Performs foot patrol across the 170‑acre campus.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and restraining trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviews witnesses and obtains signatures.
• Maintains the environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Contact maintenance for repairs.
• Assists community members with general security requests, including access control requests, lockouts, deliveries, and house checks.
• Provides assistance to accident victims and handles emergencies.
• Assists management and law enforcement officials in emergency situations (fire and evacuations, bomb threats, lockdown drills, etc.).
• Provides a high quality of service and patrols the premises as stated in the Security Manual.
• Familiarizes themselves with all locations of emergency equipment (fire panels, alarm systems, portable emergency equipment, AEDs, etc.).
• Familiarizes themselves with the necessary tools of the position (keys, email, cell phone, 2‑way radio) and phone numbers of all related agencies as prescribed in the Security Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
• Strong customer service skills and experience working with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• General computer knowledge, including Microsoft and Google platforms.
• A willingness to collaborate in a team environment.
• Supports and acts in accordance with LFA’s mission and values.
• Upholds LFA’s standards of professional courtesy, punctuality, discretion and confidentiality.
• Supports departmental goals and colleagues.

All uniformed officers maintain a level of physical fitness to perform job‑related tasks. The Campus Safety Officer must remain in physical condition to provide emergency and protective services and conduct other demanding assignments. While performing duties, the officer regularly stands, walks unassisted, runs, climbs stairs, and may lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include correction to driver’s license standards, close vision, distance vision, night vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The officer must be able to hear for safety reasons inherent to the essential functions of the job. Work is performed indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions and temperature extremes requiring extensive foot, bicycle, or vehicle patrol.

Employment at Lake Forest Academy is at-will. Receipt of this position is contingent upon the individual’s successful completion of all requirements to establish the legal right to work in the United States, and a background check.

Lake Forest Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. This means Lake Forest Academy will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Lake Forest Academy reasonably accommodates employees and applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need a reasonable accommodation, inform Lake Forest Academy’s Director of Human Resources & Risk Management.