Campus Safety Officer - Part Time 2nd Shift (Year-Round)

Between two lakes. Amongst the trees. That’s where you’ll find Interlochen. It’s also where you’ll find passion and purpose that will stay with you long after your shift ends. Because as a member of the Interlochen family, you will form bonds that cross backgrounds and beliefs, abilities and nationalities. Working joyfully and contributing to the arts.

Interlochen is where incredible memories are made, important friendships are formed, and faculty and staff truly make a difference in the lives of our students and guests. Spend your work time on our beautiful campus as one of our Year-Round Campus Safety Officers. This part time role provides a variety of security, safety, and service functions to our campus community on a 24/7 basis. Interact with students and guests from around the world as well as fellow staff and faculty. This position works part time from 3 pm - 11 pm. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine and emergency calls for service

• Provide safety guidance/supervision during severe weather

• Lock/unlock exterior/interior doors on campus

• Provide on-campus shuttle service when needed for campers/staff

• Patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and vehicle

• Be observant, alert to surroundings, and provide accurate reporting of safety and security concerns

• Complete written daily/incident reports

• Enforcement of campus parking and traffic policies

• Direct traffic during campus events

• Act as a crossing guard for the safe crossing of visitors, campers, and employees when applicable

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Previous law enforcement experience or security experience preferred.

Equipment Familiarity:

• Mac Laptop, Google Suite, MS Office Suite, cell phones and two-way radios.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Skill in assessing situations; recognizing when to take action and deciding on an appropriate course of action

• Skill in reading, comprehending, retaining, and applying written factual information

• Skill in analyzing situations quickly and objectively; recognizing actual and potential dangers; determining a proper course of action

• Skill in observing and remembering detail

• Willingness to confront a variety of problems and situations

• Interpersonal and public relations skills

• Skill in operating a motor vehicle

• Dependability and sound work habits

• Characteristics necessary to maintain integrity, truthfulness and credibility

• Ability to respond to, evaluate, and resolve emergency situations on campus

• Ability to exercise good judgment in day-to-day procedural activities, including who has access to areas of campus, and how to enforce campus policies

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions

• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with students, staff, and visitors

• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories

For a complete job description and to apply, go to https://www.interlochen.org/careersor the direct link https://interlochen.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85509.viewjobdetail&CID=85509&JID=364546&BUID=3296#/jobDescription/364546/

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Benefits Package:

• Health insurance (EPO Value Plan Only)

• Sick time, holiday pay and generous winter holiday time off

• Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA

• Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply 

• Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin

• Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift

• Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)

• Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)

• Employee Referral Program (cash payments)

• Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online