Position Description

Position: Campus Safety Intern

Department: Campus Safety

Location: Robert Saltonstall Gymnasium (RSG) and across campus

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Day shift: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, five days per week

FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $17 - $19/hour; based on experience

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

The Campus Safety Department is seeking a summer intern to support a community-centered approach to campus safety and security and emergency preparedness.

This role focuses on assisting in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across all Academy-owned and operated properties. The intern will help identify and respond to community needs, provide a visible and approachable presence on campus, and serve as a point of contact for visitors during the school day, events, and athletic competitions.

The intern will assist with documenting incidents, supporting routine safety operations, and coordinating with law enforcement or emergency services as needed. The position also emphasizes relationship-building across the campus community to foster trust, familiarity, and a strong sense of belonging.

Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to read, interpret, and respond to written reports in English.

NOTE: There is potential for part-time/per-diem work during the academic year.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

• Assist with foot and mobile security patrols of campus property under the supervision of a Campus Safety Officer, developing familiarity with patrol sectors, buildings, faculty housing, and campus boundaries.

• Support response to routine calls for service (e.g., lockouts, escorts, noise concerns), ensuring interactions are courteous and professional.

• Assist in monitoring compliance with school parking regulations and help direct traffic during high-volume periods such as student drop-off and pick-up.

• Observe and support monitoring of door access systems and campus cameras.

• Provide support for campus events, including athletic competitions, performances, and other gatherings.

• Assist in documenting incidents by gathering information and supporting report preparation as directed.

• Observe and learn appropriate responses to medical emergencies; assist within scope of training and under supervision.

• Support communication with emergency responders (police, fire, EMS) as directed by professional staff.

• Participate in training and drills related to emergency response and campus safety procedures.

• Observe and report potential safety, security, or fire hazards to supervising staff.

• Maintain a visible, approachable presence in campus spaces and support a respectful environment for students.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in submitting maintenance requests related to safety or facility concerns identified during patrols.

• Support response to maintenance-related calls and help coordinate communication with facilities staff when appropriate.

• Assist with periodic checks of emergency call boxes and lighting systems to ensure proper operation.

• Complete additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the shift supervisor or director.

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Director of Campus Safety and Risk Management

Supervision to be exercised: None

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required:

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent educational / work experience which demonstrates mastery of:

English language oral and written communication skills

Reading and comprehending documents and information

Basic math skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an insurance and driver’s record check

Preferred:

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or recently completed a degree program.

Experience

Required:

• Community / people-related work experience

• Demonstrated evidence of excellent interpersonal skills

Physical Abilities:

Required:

• To perform the following (but not limited to) types of physical demands: carrying, standing, ability to drive, pulling, pushing, squatting, seeing, hearing, sitting, attendance, climbing, walking, running, kneeling, speaking, reaching, twisting, writing.

• To be exposed to the following (not limited to) environmental conditions: fumes, dirt, hazards (blood, etc.), heat/cold, toxins, and noise.

• To operate / use / learn to use the following types of equipment: hand-tools, radio, vehicles, television and miscellaneous security monitors, chemicals (towelettes), VCR/DVD, telephone, desktop computer, laptop computer, printer, keys, CPR mask, AED, gloves, flashlight, first aid kits, jumper cables, lockout tool. Motor vehicles and golf carts abilities are preferred.

Other required experience and abilities:

Required:

• Pass Post Offer Pre-Employment (POPE) physical examination

• Pass background checks: CORI, SORI and fingerprint.

• Reasoning and problem solving skills

• Perform multiple concurrent tasks with interruptions

• Operate a computer and learn related software programs

• Handle job-related stress and confidential information

• Commitment to professional development programs and learning, including willingness to obtain and maintain CPR/AED and Emergency First Aid certifications and FEMA 100 & 200 incident command training certificates

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and forward to your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.