Director of Safety and Security

Position Description

This position is responsible for overseeing campus safety and security in support of Christ Church Episcopal School's mission and the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As a member of the school's leadership team, this position develops and implements safety strategies, leads security operations, and prepares the school community to respond to emergencies through training, drills, and other initiatives. The role requires an understanding of CCES's campus culture, daily activities, and traditions, along with strong relationships across the school community and with local and state law enforcement.

General Responsibilities

• Lead campus security operations by overseeing the safety and security of campus facilities, students, faculty, staff, and visitors; conducting regular patrols and security audits; identifying vulnerabilities; and directing traffic flow.
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures that support a safe, welcoming campus and provide clear protocols for responding to emergencies and security concerns.
• Monitor, maintain, and support campus security systems and technology, including access controls, video-surveillance systems, security alarms, intercom and door-release systems, mass-notification and emergency-alert systems, two-way communication systems, visitor-management systems, and other security technologies appropriate to a K–12 campus.
• Evaluate needs, recommend improvements, and collaborate with IT and Facilities to maintain and enhance the School's security infrastructure.
• Lead and supervise Campus Security staff by hiring, scheduling, evaluating, and developing personnel; maintaining appropriate coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays; and ensuring staff maintain required training and certifications.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response by serving as a primary point of contact during emergencies; leading fire, severe weather, lockdown, intruder, and other campus drills; providing training for students, faculty, and staff; coordinating with school nurse personnel on first aid matters when needed; and maintaining the school's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Investigate and document incidents involving security concerns, accidents, injuries, or other emergencies, ensuring appropriate reports, follow-up, and communication with relevant school personnel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and state law enforcement, fire and emergency services, external security consultants, and other community partners to support campus safety and effective emergency response.
• Lead the Emergency Preparedness Team and collaborate with school leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators to assess security needs and develop effective strategies.
• Support a safe and welcoming school environment by building positive relationships with students, employees, and families and approaching safety and security with professionalism, sound judgment, and respect for the school's community and culture.
• Provide regular updates to school leadership on security operations, audit findings, staffing, and emerging safety concerns, and maintain accurate records to support internal planning and compliance.
• Manage security resources and budget to support effective and efficient campus security.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school's policies, procedures, and practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of campus security practices, emergency preparedness and response, crisis management, and physical security systems, including access control, surveillance, security technology, and alarm systems.
• Demonstrated experience hiring, supervising, scheduling, training, evaluating, and managing disciplinary matters involving security personnel, including managing coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures, training, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Excellent communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, school leaders, and external partners.
• Ability to remain calm, approachable, and effective in high-stress situations and to exercise sound judgment when responding to emergencies and sensitive situations.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful school environment and an understanding of the unique needs and culture of an educational community.
• Commitment to modeling the mission and values of Christ Church Episcopal School and its Episcopal Identity

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required in security management, law enforcement, emergency management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• At least five years of progressive experience in campus security, law enforcement, emergency management, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in a security leadership role; experience in a school or educational environment preferred.
• Maintain law enforcement-level weapons training and participate in required annual recertification and ongoing training.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Maintain or obtain CPR, First Aid, and other required safety certifications; additional emergency management or security certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and patrol campus for extended periods and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain as needed to perform campus safety and security duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally without assistance.

Applications

• This is a year-round, full-time position.
• The school will conduct interviews with finalists on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• The position offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and expertise.