Westtown School is seeking a part-time Security Officer for the following shifts;  Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, additional shifts may be available. The part-time Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the School community, buildings, and campus. Security Officers are considered essential personnel and, as such, are expected to be available during inclement weather and other school-closing situations.

Westtown School is an independent, co-educational, Quaker pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia.  Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Prior security or related experience preferred
• CPR/AED Certification
• Valid PA driver’s license
• Well organized and able to prioritize work
• Able to work independently without close supervision
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• A commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices;
• Enthusiasm for the mission of Westtown School and a personal philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.
• Required clearances including PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Certification and FBI fingerprints

Guided by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in all persons, Westtown School is a community of learners who value, and are themselves strengthened by, the rich diversity of its members. As a school, we seek to prepare students for living and leading in a diverse and complex world. As a community, we aspire to inclusivity and respect. To these ends, we welcome qualified students, faculty, staff, and trustees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, family structure including marital or parental status, and socioeconomic status. Westtown School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of these characteristics in any of its policies, procedures, or practices relating to admission, access to activities or programs, hiring, or other employment-related decisions.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Sherri Farenwald, Director of Human Resources, at http://tiny.cc/westtown_careercenter            and select “Show All Job Openings”.