Campus Safety Officer

Our Institution: Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. A division of Bard located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Bard College at Simon’s Rock is the only four-year college in the U.S. specifically designed for motivated adolescents to fully realize their academic potential by beginning college immediately after the 10th or 11th grade. BA and AA degrees are granted in over 35 areas of study. Simon’s Rock attracts a diverse student population of approximately 400 students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA2S+.

For over 50 years, Simon’s Rock has practiced the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18, an idea that launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. In 2015, Simon’s Rock launched Bard Academy, a two-year high school program for boarding and day students, with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the 10th grade. In doing so, Simon’s Rock has connected high school and college in one cohesive, coherent six-year arc. In 2019, Simon’s Rock established the Early College Research Institute (ECRI), a locus for research into “what’s next” in Early College.

The Role: Reporting to the Dean of Students and Equitable Community, the Campus Safety Officer’s primary responsibility is the safety of students, employees, and visitors to campus, as well as College Facilities and resources. Duties include regular foot and vehicle patrols of campus; dispatch, documentation and office management; and emergency coordination and response.

Available Shifts: Monday through Sunday Midnight to 8:00 AM; Weekends 8 AM to Midnight

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour plus shift differential for hours between midnight and 6:00 AM

Location: Great Barrington, MA

Primary Responsibilities:

Document incidents and maintain daily activity reports
Support the efforts of the Campus Life department in addressing issues of student conduct
Oversee afterhours building and facilities access
Foot and vehicle patrols of campus; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, blocked entrances and exits and other code violations, facilities problems such as leaking pipes, and unauthorized persons
Possess effective written and oral communication
Effectively and professionally support the mission and initiatives of a diverse college community
Respond to general and emergent community needs and work closely with a team to address them appropriately
Communicate with local police, fire and medical services as needed
Promote and sustain a respect for the school’s property, maintain a cooperative working relationship with Housekeeping and Physical Staff
Provide traffic and crowd support for special campus events and College-sponsored activities

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications: First Responder Certification and a valid driver's license are required
Preferred Qualifications: Prior student services experience and/or working with students
Required Skills: Ability to follow directions accurately, moderate computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Google Office Suite
Moderate physical exertion, including standing, climbing, bending, and lifting objects over 50 pounds; ability to drag a 150-pound person in an emergency situation
The Campus Safety Officer must have a strong commitment to the support of a diverse and welcoming educational community
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This position is a full-time hourly, temporary, position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic levels as the values of equity and inclusion are core to our institutional mission.

To apply: Please send a résumé and cover letter by email to Human Resources (hr@simons-rock.edu) with “Campus Safety Officer” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.