Chief Campus Safety & Emergency Readiness

Christ Church Episcopal School; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Director to oversee security operations, emergency preparedness, and incident response. You will manage patrols, access controls, alarms, and communications systems while building strong relationships with law enforcement and school leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least five years in campus security or emergency management with leadership experience in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of campus security practices, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and physical security systems.
• Experience hiring, supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating security personnel for varied shifts.
• Ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures, trainings, and drills.
• Excellent communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations for campus facilities, students, staff, and visitors; perform patrols and audits; address vulnerabilities and traffic flow.
• Develop and maintain security policies and response protocols for emergencies and incidents.
• Manage security systems including access control, cameras, alarms, intercoms, and mass notification systems.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, and law enforcement on security improvements and incident response.
• Lead and develop Campus Security staff, including recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and drills; serve as lead during emergencies; conduct training for students and staff.

Skills

Campus security

Emergency management

Leadership

Training & drills

Crisis response

Communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Christ Church Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Director to oversee security operations, emergency preparedness, and incident response. You will manage patrols, access controls, alarms, and communications systems while building strong relationships with law enforcement and school leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least five years in campus security or emergency management with leadership experience in an educational environment.