Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and welfare for students and staff at all HCZ buildings
• Conduct general risk assessments to identify dangerous situations
• Monitor student activity in hallways and intervene to prevent inappropriate behavior
• Secure premises by patrolling, monitoring surveillance, and guarding entry points
• Maintain order and compliance with the school code of conduct and regulations
• Maintain incident records and present written descriptive reports for major incidents
• Respond promptly to security signals and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid and up-to-date 8 and 16-hour Security certificates
• New York State Security license
• Ability to work morning, evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Experience requiring keen observation, vigilance, and situational awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Physical characteristics suitable for security duties
• High level of integrity, honesty, and punctuality

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional discounts on flights, hotels, and entertainment

About the Company

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York. We work to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.