Hours per week: 25
Position Summary:
The Campus Safety and Security Director is responsible for guiding and implementing the security philosophy of the school and managing all aspects involved in maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors. This position performs and is responsible for, among other things (1) the design, implementation and monitoring of safety and security policies, procedures and programs for the (school name) (2) ensuring that established goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed priorities, time limitations and fiscal limitations; (3) providing training to school staff and students; (4) liaison with first responders; (5) coordinating with the Diocese Director of Safety and Security on Diocese-wide initiatives and policies and (6) exercising independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities and other activities as assigned.
Key responsibilities:
- Write, maintain and update annually, the school’s Emergency Operations Plan.
- Monitor the progress of safety and security program implementation.
- Provide guidance and training to school staff and students.
- Develop and maintain liaison contact with local first responder agencies.
- Conduct emergency drills and tabletop exercises. Maintain records of training and drills.
- Administer the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System and ensure reporting is being addressed.
- Assist the Threat Assessment Team.
- Conduct site assessments.
- Develop a reunification plan and train its implementation.
- Develop relationships with the student body – become a trusted adult.
- Serve as Incident Commander for crisis response events, if delegated by the principal.
- Respond to campus threats and emergencies.
- Provide support to the church during events and school Mass.
Minimum Requirements:
- College degree required.
- “Qualified retired law enforcement officer,” as defined in section 926C of Title 18 of the United States Code.
- Currently qualified under LEOSA and exempt from concealed carry restrictions pursuant to North Carolina G.S. 14-269(b), with the ability to maintain qualification each year.
- Demonstrated knowledge in security principles and procedures as related to schools.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks with minimal supervision, while maintaining focus on organizational goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience providing training and instruction.
- Ability to maintain discretion at all times, with confidential employee-related or student information and situations.
- A calling to invest in the lives of students and an imagination for contributing to a vibrant, faith-filled school community.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to assist with technology systems and cyber security preferred
Position Start Date: Currently Open