Campus Security Leader & Safety Operations Manager

Milken Community Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Milken Community Schools is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Security to oversee safety and security operations on campus. You will manage Milken Security staff and our contracted security vendor, ensuring alignment with Milken standards and service requirements.

The role supports emergency preparedness, security technology, investigations, and law enforcement partnerships, while maintaining a calm, visible leadership presence to protect students, staff, families, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of law enforcement capacity or 7+ years of corporate security experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading security teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily campus security operations for gates, perimeter, buildings, parking and student arrival/dismissal.
• Manage Milken Security staff and contracted security vendor to Milken standards.
• Write and update post orders; assign staff and address performance concerns.
• Build schedules and review timesheets; approve vendor invoices and manage overtime.
• Conduct performance reviews and support vendor evaluations and contract renewals.
• Supervise on-campus security personnel and provide de-escalation training.
• Oversee visitor management, ID badges, key control and access for all campus stakeholders.
• Plan security for events and after-school activities; conduct drills and update procedures.
• Lead emergency response as part of crisis management team; remain reachable after hours.
• Perform security assessments; monitor threats relevant to the school and community.
• Maintain camera, access control, alarm systems in partnership with IT.
• Investigate and document incidents; recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with LAPD, LAFD and community security partners.

Skills

Security leadership

Emergency preparedness

Investigations

Contract management

Access control

CCTV

Risk assessment

Budget management

Communication

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related

ASIS CPP certification (a plus)

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Security systems (alarms/CCTV)

Job description

Milken Community Schools is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Security to oversee safety and security operations on campus. You will manage Milken Security staff and our contracted security vendor, ensuring alignment with Milken standards and service requirements.

The role supports emergency preparedness, security technology, investigations, and law enforcement partnerships, while maintaining a calm, visible leadership presence to protect students, staff, families, and visitors.