Assistant Director of Safety and Security

ST ALBANS TENNIS CLUB; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious school in Washington is seeking an Assistant Director, Safety and Security. You will manage safety initiatives and oversee security protocols while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent security experience. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $105,000 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to independently plan and organize multiple tasks.
• Experience in management and tactical execution of safety and security-related situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Director.
• Develop and communicate safety and security programs.
• Coordinate with PECF on traffic flow and safety measures.

Skills

Management of safety procedures

Communication skills

Conflict negotiation

Analytical skills

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of direct Security experience

Tools

Security software packages

Job description

Overview

Position: Assistant Director, Safety and Security

Organizational Background: From the top of Mount St. Alban, St. Albans School looks up to the Washington National Cathedral and out to the United States Capitol. Our location serves as an embodiment and constant reminder of the School’s motto: Pro Ecclesia et Pro Patria, for Church and Country. The School was established in 1909 by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation. Our mission is to prepare boys in grades 4 through 12 to develop and use their spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and physical gifts not for themselves alone, but in service of the greater community. As an Episcopal school, we welcome and embrace boys of all faiths and backgrounds to this caring community that learns, prays, plays, sings, and eats together. We are committed to a diversity among students, faculty, and staff that shapes and enriches our shared experiences. As part of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation (PECF), St. Albans, the Cathedral, the National Cathedral School, and Beauvoir benefit from strong ties and collaboration.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Safety and Security (Director), the Assistant Director, Safety and Security provides administrative and programmatic support to the Director as it pertains to all safety and security initiatives on campus.

Specifically, areas of responsibility include:

• Creating, reviewing, implementing, and enforcing safety and security guidelines while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• Developing and communicating programs that promote and enhance safety and security, including training and resources for emergency threats;
• Assisting in coordination of the school’s overall operational response in a threat or emergency situation and providing round-the-clock, on-call coverage for this purpose;
• Coordinating with the PECF to ensure appropriate safety and security measures are enacted for events at the school, including large-scale events such as graduation as well as events that may impact the campus;
• Coordinating with the PECF on flow of traffic and parking as it relates to safety of the community;
• Oversight and management of the Front Desk Receptionist to ensure a welcoming environment while enforcing the School’s security posture;
• Directing parking operations to include issuing and tracking of all parking hang tags, maintaining a database of all current tag holders, and coordinating with the PECF Police on all matters related to parking on the Close;
• Administering the door access control system in coordination with access control badges, including obtaining approved schedules and establishing lines of communication to ensure the daily needs of the community are met while maintaining a secure perimeter;

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• Planning and executing all drills and review of all associated protocols;
• Working with PECF to leverage technology solutions that enhance safety and security by identifying, resourcing, and implementing best of breed solutions, including door access controls, camera monitoring, and campus visitor tracking and protocol systems;
• Supporting the Director in partnering with Athletics, Facilities, Information Technology, Campus Operations, Auxiliary, and Communications on safety and security matters affecting the campus;
• Working with the Director to create and execute a long-range plan for campus safety and security based on senior management direction, feedback from consultant reports, community input, and observations;
• Acting as the primary point of contact for all safety, traffic and security operations related to summer programs;
• Managing assignments and schedules of PECF/ SROs to maximize the impact of this resource on campus safety and security;
• Assuming responsibilities of the Director in the Director's absence.

The position may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Classification:

• ☐ Faculty ☐ Staff
• ☐ 10-month ☐ 12-month
• ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time
• ☐ Part-Time
• ☐ Exempt ☐ Non-Exempt
• ☐ Designated Onsite ☐ Telework Eligible
• ☐ Salary ☐ Hourly

Reporting: Reports to the Director of Safety and Security

Salary Range: $80,000 to $105,000 annually, depending upon education and experience

Supervision Exercised: For the purposes of management, performance assessment, and span of control, the Assistant Director, Safety and Security supervises the Front Desk Receptionist and works in coordination with the Director and the PECF Security Team.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Education: Completed Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years direct Security experience specifically with managing security systems and the creation of short and long term security plans in lieu of educational experience

Certifications: Related certifications (e.g., CPP, CPTED, CBCP, AEM) preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in management and tactical execution of safety and security-related situations;
• Experience with or the ability to learn security software packages;
• Ability to negotiate, mitigate conflict, and build alliances;
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate multiple tasks;
• Demonstrated strategic skills in short- and long-term planning and facilitation;
• Experience managing people and teams to achieve desired results;
• Ability to demonstrate patience and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals;
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking ability;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills;
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure;
• Sensitivity for and understanding of academic disciplines and issues;
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and professionals to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Work Behaviors

This position requires an individual with the following characteristics:

• Commitment to St. Albans School’s values;
• Good character, kindness, and an open heart and mind;
• Integrity and honesty, with the highest ethical standards to choose the hard right over the easy wrong;
• Personally accountable; assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others;
• Accessible and responsive; serves others through collaborative problem-solving and openness to new ideas;
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation;

Additional Core Qualities

• Strong team player with high EQ, making it a key priority to develop strong relationships with faculty and staff at all levels at the school;
• Invests the time to be a visible, engaged and engaging presence on campus;
• Ability to establish trust and credibility;
• Flexible and receptive to change;

Working Conditions

As a community, we make the effort to support events in the life of the school and occasions that celebrate our students and colleagues. Performances, concerts, exhibitions, faculty and staff social gatherings, alumni gatherings athletic contests, and other shared experiences weave the adults and students of this community together.

Schedule: The position is Monday through Friday generally between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, including ability to work occasional nights/weekends.

Work Environment: Ability to walk stairs and inclined walkways, work at a computer for extended periods of time, and walk for extended lengths of time over a sprawling multi-building campus. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time either in front of a computer or in attendance at a school event; lift up to 50 pounds; use a hand truck and other equipment as needed.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position to [e-mail] with “Assistant Director, Safety and Security” written in the subject line.

Additional Information

An Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Albans is committed to creating and maintaining a community that celebrates a diversity of voices and perspectives and fosters respect for everyone. St. Albans School welcomes and values individuals from all backgrounds. Such diversity is essential to a community of learning and growth. In nurturing the hearts, minds, and bodies of its students, St. Albans prepares boys for fulfilling lives of responsibility, leadership, and service to others.

St. Albans is an equal opportunity employer. We select and promote employees based on qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.