Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager

POSITION STATEMENT

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager within a dynamic community of colleagues. Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends Schools pillars diversity, equity & belonging; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our schools history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers.

THE POSITION

The Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager is a twelve-month colleague, reporting to the Director of Security, who is responsible for the effective oversight of the Schools security systems and student arrival/dismissal operations, integrating technical expertise with a strong commitment to student safety. This position manages the schools key security technology systems, including safety cameras, access control, alarms and PA/loudspeakers, ensuring reliability, appropriate use, and alignment with School policies and best practices. In partnership with the Director of Technology, this colleague contributes to system design, vendor selection, and long-range planning for the schools security technology systems. The Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager also manages the schools student dismissal tracking system and directs daily transportation and dismissal operations, overseeing protocols for bus riders, family pickup and student self-dismissal, and serves as the primary contact for families and transportation providers. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, a customer service mindset, and the ability to coordinate across teams to support a safe, efficient, and well-communicated school environment.

Security Technology Responsibilities

• Oversee the seamless and efficient operation of all BFS security technology systems, including safety cameras, access controls, student dismissal solutions, intrusion alarms, fire alarm interfaces, PA/loudspeakers, and vape detection technology.
• Actively monitor BFS security systems during the school day and respond to abnormalities.
• Maintain system performance and reliability; proactively identify gaps, vulnerabilities, or failure points and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with the Director of Security to develop, implement, and periodically review policies and protocols governing the use, access, retention, and auditing of security technology systems and data.
• Partner with the Director of Technology to translate operational security needs into technical requirements; evaluate, recommend and select suitable security technologies and vendors.
• Serve as the primary liaison and relationship manager for all security technology vendors.