Director of Safety and Security

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as Incident Command for all emergencies
• Serves as the school’s liaison to the local Police Department, Fire Department, and other law enforcement and emergency management related agencies
• Be on-call 24/7 to respond to and/or coordinate safety and security emergencies, including weather related events
• Supervise up to 10 Campus Safety Officers (CSO’s)
• Serve as the campus's subject-matter expert on security and crime-related issues, and stay current on best practice
• Create and issue department policies in compliance with federal and state law, the school's board policies, and our contract with the school
• Lead Investigations of criminal or other internal matters
• Schedule and lead school required drills - lockdown, emergency evacuation, and severe weather drills
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the schools
• Advises architects and construction teams on safety considerations for new builds and renovations
• In collaboration with School administration, administers the Safety and Security budget to ensure safety and security in the school and by the most cost-effective utilization of resources
• Afford assistance with threat assessments of students, staff and faculty
• Own entry and egress security functions, weapons abatement, screening gates, wanding, and no-trespass enforcement
• Keep the program aligned with federal, state, and school board regulations, and all contractual obligations
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the National Director of Security or their designee

Requirements

• Combination Of At least three (3) years supervisory experience, including assigning, managing, and evaluating staff
• At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in administrative and program development, preferably in a school environment
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, in safety and/or security including management of security technology systems
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (substitutes for up to 2 years experience)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• To exercise sound judgment and manage multiple tasks and priorities
• To plan and present information, including training, to a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational and interpersonal instincts, with excellent integrity and professionalism
• Excellent integrity, professionalism, and exceptional work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Available for rapid response in emergency, crisis, or weather-related situations
• Experience using and managing access control systems
• Experience using and managing video recording and camera systems
• Experience using and managing building entry and visitor management systems

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD/LTD, Life
• 401k Retirement Savings

Salary Range

$90,000-$110,000