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Job Description

Mount Edgecumbe High School, a state-operated boarding school with a rich history of serving students, is seeking a dedicated and observant Night Watch Person to ensure the safety and security of our campus during the overnight hours. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining a secure environment for our students, staff, and facilities. This position demands a proactive individual with keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to upholding a safe and respectful community.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct thorough and regular foot patrols of all school buildings (including dormitories, classrooms, gymnasium, and administrative areas) and grounds to deter unauthorized access, vandalism, and other security breaches.

+ Vigilantly monitor surveillance systems and alarm panels, responding promptly and appropriately to any alerts, unusual activity, or suspicious individuals.

+ Maintain a meticulous and accurate log of all patrols conducted, any incidents observed, and any maintenance or safety concerns identified during the shift.

+ Verify the security of all access points, including doors, windows, and gates, ensuring they are properly locked and secured.

+ Respond effectively and in accordance with established emergency protocols to incidents such as fire alarms, medical emergencies, or security incidents, promptly contacting emergency services (police, fire, medical) as required.

+ Provide helpful assistance and a reassuring presence to students and on-site staff during the night.

+ Identify and report any maintenance deficiencies, safety hazards (e.g., unlocked doors, faulty lighting, trip hazards), or unusual occurrences to the Facilities Manager or designated personnel in a timely manner.

+ Enforce school policies and regulations during the overnight hours, addressing any violations appropriately.

+ Maintain a visible and proactive security presence to deter potential security issues before they arise.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall safety and security of the school.

Qualifications

+ Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

+ CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain prior to start date.

+ A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’s vehicle insurance policy.

+ Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.

+ Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.

Preferred Requirements

+ Preferred one (1) year background in security, law enforcement or military.

+ Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors and Outdoors, frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: Environment will vary based on the facility assigned to.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

**Equal Opportunity Employer** NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

**Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.** If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-478-2000.

**Default: Location : Location** _US-AK-Sitka_

**Job ID** _2025-16934_

**NMS Division** _NMS Security Services AK_

**Work Type** _On-Site_

**Work Location** _Sitka_

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.