Director of Campus Safety & Emergency Readiness

Miss Porter's School; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT seeks a Director of Campus Safety to lead daily campus safety operations and foster a secure, welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Services, this role oversees the Campus Safety Team, manages scheduling and training, maintains security systems, and supports emergency preparedness and fire life safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Security Officer License (Guard Card) in good standing.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in campus safety, security, or public safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, respond calmly in emergencies, manage priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and student-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Campus Safety Team; coordinate schedules, shifts, evaluations, and professional standards.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence as a safety resource for the school community.
• Participate in recruiting and hiring; train, supervise, and evaluate staff; foster a positive work environment.
• Monitor alarms and safety concerns; coordinate incident response and emergency drills.
• Oversee access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and security records with privacy in mind.
• Lead safety trainings, safety discussions, and student/employee instruction as needed.
• Develop and implement campus safety policies; set departmental goals and priorities.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Emergency management

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Criminal justice / public safety degree

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV / video management

Alarm monitoring

Incident reporting

Digital evidence handling

Job description

Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT seeks a Director of Campus Safety to lead daily campus safety operations and foster a secure, welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Services, this role oversees the Campus Safety Team, manages scheduling and training, maintains security systems, and supports emergency preparedness and fire life safety compliance.