Campus Safety and Security Manager

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental and vision

PTO 19 days

11 holidays

Retirement match 5%

FSAs

Disability coverage

Life & AD&D

PSLF eligible

PTO exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is hiring a seasoned security leader for a 24/7, multi‑shift operation at our Albuquerque Job Corps location. This hands‑on manager will direct the Safety, Security & Transportation Department, ensuring continuous coverage and high standards of safety for students, staff, and facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and proven ability to respond to emergencies. Bachelor's degree preferred, with a background in criminal justice or public safety; valid

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of security leadership or management experience.
• Direct experience supervising security officers and staff scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead security personnel across three shifts in a hands‑on management role.
• Oversee 24/7 safety and security coverage for students, staff, facilities and property.
• Supervise staff, manage scheduling, and ensure staffing and coverage at all times.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules to support continuous operations, including weekends and holidays.
• Provide supervision, coaching, training, and performance management for security personnel.
• Enforce security procedures, incident response, access control, patrols, and emergency procedures.
• Develop safety plans and annual risk assessments for center operations.
• Communicate safety and security requirements aligned with center and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Monitor facilities to ensure OSHA compliance and support incident response outside hours.

Skills

Security leadership

Team supervision

24/7 operations

Emergency response

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

We are hiring an experienced security leader with demonstrated experience supervising a security team in a 24/7, multi-shift operation.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Salary Range: $52,500 - $60,500

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on management position responsible for leading security personnel across three shifts.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Safety, Security & Transportation Department, providing 24-hour, 7-day-a-week safety and security coverage for students, staff, facilities, and center property.
• Directly supervise and lead security staff across three shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing, accountability, communication, and coverage at all times.
• Develop, manage, and adjust staff schedules to maintain continuous 24/7 security operations, including weekends and holidays.
• Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, training, and performance management for security personnel.
• Ensure consistent implementation of security procedures, incident response protocols, access control, patrols, emergency procedures, and staff post responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain the Center Safety Plan, Emergency and Disaster Plan, weather-related evacuation procedures, and annual risk assessment.
• Establish and communicate safety, security, and fire-prevention requirements consistent with applicable center and DOL requirements.
• Serve as the center's primary liaison with local law enforcement and other emergency response agencies.
• Monitor center facilities and safety practices to support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements.
• Participate in emergency response and provide leadership support for significant security or safety incidents, including situations occurring outside normal business hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, security management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of security leadership or security management experience. Candidates whose experience is limited to working as a security officer without responsibility for directly supervising a security team will not meet the management experience requirement.
• Must have direct experience supervising security officers or similar personnel, including responsibility for staff scheduling, performance management, training, and day-to-day operations.
• Experience managing or supervising security operations in a 24/7 environment with multiple shifts.
• Experience in campus security, residential facilities, healthcare, corrections, government facilities, hospitality, or another complex 24/7 environment preferred.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations, staffing issues, and operational needs occurring across all shifts.
• Strong professional writing skills required for drafting highquality Serious Incident Reports (SIRs), a core responsibility of the role.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Albuquerque Job Corps
1500 Indian School Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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