Life Safety Officer Location:
Milford, CT BGV is seeking a Guard Card certified Life Safety Officer Working in our Bridgeport, Milford, and Norwalk Locations This role is considered "essential" to the operations of the agency Must be able to work 8:30am-5:00pm. Days and hours will vary including weekends depending on program needs
POSITION SUMMARY
- Monitor all incoming traffic and ascertain to the best of his/her ability, whether each incoming vehicle has a purpose on campus, to answer any questions, give direction to visitors and to look for suspicious vehicles or activity.
- Monitor that staff and visitors are parking in assigned areas.
- Open and close all construction gates.
- Check vehicles for BGV parking permits and report findings to Life Safety Manager.
- Report all relevant issues to the Facilities Manager in a timely manner.
- Wear uniform issued by BGV VP of Facilities and Facilities Manager.
- Assist in operations of the facilities department, at the request of the Vice-President of Facilities, during special circumstances (i.e. snow removal)
- Assume role, as assigned by Facilities Manager, during emergency circumstances, such as campus lock-down or evacuation.
- Conduct the transfer of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Operate systems within the guardhouse to control campus access and communications and monitor closed circuit television cameras.
- Must have CT Guard Card
- Ability to carry out detailed oral and written instructions
- Ability to relate to students, staff and public in a courteous manner
- As essential staff, you must be able to work outside normal business hours, if needed. This may include holidays, weekends, and overnights
- Must Have Valid Drivers License
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM
Boys & Girls Village offers an array of services for children and their families. The services range from highly structured sub-acute services on campus to intensive intervention and care in the home and community. The function of the Life Safety Department is to maintain a safe environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.
FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Wellness workshops
FOR YOUR FUTURE
a 401K plan with employer contributions Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.
FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT A
tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision. Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for tuition discounts at participating universities Training and development opportunities
FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions. Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Drivers License (Required) CT Guard Card (Required)
Work Location:
In person