Director of Safety and Security

**Reports to:**Chief Operating Officer **Status:**Full-time, Exempt **Work Schedule:**Includes nights, weekends, and holidays as required by school events and operations ### **What You'll Do** #### ***Set Strategic Vision & Direction*** You'll provide leadership that aligns safety and security operations with the school's mission and long-term plans. - **Set the vision and strategy** of the safety and security organization to foster a school and mission-oriented culture and mindset - **Maintain and execute the safety and security roadmap** that aligns operations to the school's future plans and implements best-in-class services, capabilities, and flexibility - **Serve as a trusted advisor** to school leadership, building and maintaining relationships with other executives to understand school needs and ensure cost-effective delivery of services - **Provide strategic direction** on the development of standards, governance controls, Steering Committees, security and risk management, and infrastructure and operations support management - **Stay current with trends** in school safety and security, helping the school leverage available tools, methodologies, and solutions - **Work with external partners** and counterparts to ensure an appropriate standard of care is provided across campus - **Respond with agility** to changing priorities and emerging security needs #### ***Oversee Security Operations & Personnel*** You'll manage the day-to-day operations of campus security and supervise security personnel to ensure effective monitoring and protection. - **Oversee and provide strategic direction** of facility security equipment including alarm panels, visitor management system, security cameras, and scanners - **Provide prevention and detection** of criminal activity and safety hazards across campus - **Enforce parking and other school regulations** and provide overall assistance to facility staff, students, and the campus community - **Schedule, supervise, and actively manage** full-time and part-time safety and security personnel to ensure effective monitoring and operations of security - **Recruit, schedule, supervise, and actively engage** full-time and part-time City of Atlanta Police officers to ensure appropriate levels of security for general campus operations and public events (sporting events, performances, etc.) - **Provide visibility, training, tools, and controls** throughout the organization to allow for continual safety and security improvement - **Lead by example** and model a commitment to safety, professionalism, and community care #### ***Ensure Compliance & Manage Risk*** You'll maintain rigorous compliance with all school, regulatory, and policy requirements while managing institutional risk. - **Ensure compliance** with school requirements, regulatory requirements, policies, and standards - **Maintain knowledge and understanding** of Information Security and Privacy practices - **Stay informed** on emerging safety and security technologies and best practices - **Develop and implement** security protocols and procedures that protect students, staff, and visitors - **Coordinate with school leadership** on emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity - **Maintain accurate records** and documentation related to security incidents, training, and operations #### ***Build Community & Relationships*** You'll foster trust and partnership across the school community, creating a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. - **Build and maintain strong relationships** with school leadership, faculty, staff, and families - **Communicate effectively** about safety initiatives, policies, and procedures to all stakeholders - **Partner with external agencies** including law enforcement, emergency services, and security industry partners - **Support the creation of a welcoming environment** where students and families feel secure and valued - **Engage with student and parent groups** to understand conc…