Director of Campus Safety

Miss Hall's School; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Miss Hall's School seeks a Director of Campus Safety to lead the safety, security, and wellbeing of our boarding school community. The role drives emergency preparedness, incident response, and safety planning on a year-round, 24/7 residential campus serving approximately 180 students.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in safety, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion, and collaboration with campus partners and local authorities.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in safety, preferably in a student-focused or residential setting.
• Knowledge of state/federal security regulations, safety trends, and municipal protocols.
• High integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for training and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, direction, and daily leadership to the Campus Safety Department (includes full and part-time officers).
• Foster officer development through feedback, mentorship, and professional opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and fleet management for the department.
• Maintain and implement campus safety, security, and emergency protocols.
• Design and deliver safety/emergency training and coordinate drills.
• Serve on-call 24/7 as primary emergency escalation contact.
• Collaborate with local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Student Life and Residential Life to support student well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency preparedness

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Applications Accepted Starting 8/24/26 Application Review Starting

9/7/26 The Director of Campus Safety provides strategic and operational

leadership for the safety, security, and overall well-being of the Miss

Hall's School community, an independent boarding school serving

approximately 180 students in a year-round, 24/7 residential campus

environment. This position develops and implements effective strategies

to promote the safety and security of the Miss Hall's School community.

Guided by expertise in campus safety management and possessing strong

communication skills, the Director facilitates internal and external

partnerships to provide leadership in emergency preparedness, incident

response, and safety planning. Miss Hall's School is committed to

diversifying its faculty and staff and encourages applicants who bring a

diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work. Miss Hall's School

inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of

learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the

common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect,

growth, and personal authenticity. At Miss Hall's School, we champion

social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect

for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity,

equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem-solving,

discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural

competency. We foster cross-cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and

celebrate our diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, direction, and daily leadership to the Department of Campus Safety, which includes full and part-time officers.
• Foster officer development through feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee departmental administrative functions, including budgeting, work scheduling, and fleet management (maintenance and usage).
• Maintain, update, and implement all campus protocols for safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
• Design and deliver safety/emergency training and coordinate drills for the department and community as required by law or plan protocols.
• Serve on-call, 24/7, as the primary emergency escalation contact.
• Serve as a liaison to local city authorities, public safety officials, and external community stakeholders.
• Collaborate actively with the Student Life Team and Residential Life team to ensure well-being and a positive experience for all students.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a diverse, global community.
• Commitment to the Miss Hall's

School Mission And Core Values Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• At least 7 years of experience in safety, experience in a student-focused or residential setting preferred.
• Associate's degree Required, Bachelors Preferred With Relevant Experience In Campus Safety, public safety, emergency services, or policy drafting.
• Knowledge of state/federal security regulations, safety field trends, and municipal protocols.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and ethical standards, with strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Strong collaborative approach, with the ability to build trust, respect, and confidence across a diverse campus community.
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills for training delivery and clear community communication.
• Ability to remain composed, exercise critical thinking, and make decisive, informed judgments during high-stress emergency situations.

Research has shown that women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC individuals often do not apply for jobs because they perceive their qualifications as falling short of the listed requirements, even when they may be sufficient. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our primary focus is on identifying the best candidate for the role. We encourage all applicants to interpr t the job