Campus Safety & Security Officer

KIPP Capital Region (KIPP Albany Public Schools) in; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Casual dress code

Relocation stipend

Job summary

KIPP Capital Region in Albany/Troy, NY is seeking a School Safety Officer to safeguard students and staff on campus, enforce district rules, and respond to emergencies. This role requires flexibility, strong observation skills, and a commitment to anti-racism and student welfare.

You will collaborate with school leadership, conduct safety audits, coordinate with local law enforcement, and help develop safety guidelines while supporting an inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Criminal Justice or related field preferred or graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma required.
• Current, valid driver’s license and license must remain valid throughout employment to meet the transportation requirements of the job.
• Qualified to carry under the federal law as persons who are designated peace officers by section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law; security guards as defined by and registered under article seven-A of the general business law, who have been granted a special armed registration card, while at the location of their employment and during their work hours as such a security guard OR persons operating a program in a sensitive location out of their residence, as defined by federal law, which is licensed, certified, authorized, or funded by the state or a municipality, so long as such possession is in compliance with any rules or regulations applicable to the operation of such program and use or storage of firearms.
• Five years of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or security required.
• Security experience working directly with students, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Implements safety and security protocols to ensure a safe school environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of school safety and security programs.
• Develops plans, procedures, and objectives to facilitate and improve safety and security programs.
• Ensures safety and security protocols for public events, sports events, and other extracurricular school district activities.
• Investigates and submits reports on all incidents at the facility and maintains a register/log of these incidents.
• Conducts a general risk assessment and identifies dangerous situations in and around the school or involving students in school related activities and makes recommendations on strategies to prevent and/or minimize potential threats.
• Responds to all emergency situations on the school compound and renders emergency aid, where necessary.
• Assists with developing and managing safety documentation and develops guidelines for establishing a school security response team within the school and services as a member.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement and other appropriate health and safety professionals in matters of public safety involving students and staff.
• Evaluates effectiveness of security and surveillance equipment on school district properties.

Skills

Safety protocols

Emergency response

Risk assessment

Communication

Team coordination

Diversity inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

High school diploma or equivalency

Five years of experience in law enforcement/security

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

KIPP Capital Region in Albany/Troy, NY is seeking a School Safety Officer to safeguard students and staff on campus, enforce district rules, and respond to emergencies. This role requires flexibility, strong observation skills, and a commitment to anti-racism and student welfare.

You will collaborate with school leadership, conduct safety audits, coordinate with local law enforcement, and help develop safety guidelines while supporting an inclusive school culture.