Boys and Girls Village

Life Safety Officer- FULL TIME

Location: Bridgeport, CT
  • BGV is seeking a Guard Card certified Life Safety Officer
  • Working in our Milford & Bridgeport Locations
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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 Life Safety Coordinator in a timely manner.

·        Wear uniform issued by BGV Life Safety Coordinator.

·        Assist in operations of the facilities department, at the request of the Life Safety Coordinator, during special circumstances (i.e. snow removal)

·        Assume role, as assigned by Life Safety Coordinator, 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
    • Free annual flu shots
    • 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 10%-20% tuition discounts at participating universities
    • Training and development opportunities (Including CEU’s)
    • Career Growth Opportunities
    • Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

    • Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff
    • Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family
    • COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

·        Remote interview process offered

·        Personal protective equipment provided and required

·        Plastic shields at work stations

·        Temperature screening at all entrances

·        Social distance guidelines in place

·        Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place

 We are an equal opportunity employer.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.