Director of Safety and Security

Princeton Day School; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Day School is seeking a full-time experienced Director of Safety and Security to oversee campus safety across all facilities. The role reports to the Director of Facility Operations and includes supervising security staff and coordinating safety programs.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of school safety practices, supervisory experience, and a Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Responsibilities include risk assessments, drills, event security planning, and liaison with local

Qualifications

• Law enforcement or related experience strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of school safety/security practices and procedures required.
• Experience writing and effectively communicating policies, procedures and drills.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the safety and security staff including hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, disciplining and evaluating.
• Maintain an active presence on all parts of campus and patrol as needed.
• Develop, establish and enforce visitor management procedures, parking control and traffic enforcement programs.
• Develop and implement proactive methods to anticipate, recognize and assess security risks.
• Conduct safety and security assessments and update the Crisis Response Chart as needed.
• Coordinate security plans for special events involving all facilities and liaise with local authorities.
• Prepare safety/traffic emails and review incident reports for campus safety.
• Maintain records of drills and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Manage security systems, building access control and alarms across facilities.
• Coordinate safety training for administrators, faculty, staff, students and first responders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Princeton Day School is seeking a full-time experienced Director of Safety and Security, working throughout all areas of the school campus, providing an authoritative presence while promoting safety and order. The Director of Safety and Security reports to the Director of Facility Operations.

For this position, the ideal candidate is expected to:

• Directly manage the safety and security staff (hire, train, assign, schedule, discipline and evaluate).
• Maintain an active presence on all parts of campus.
• Patrol campus, as needed, following an orderly route to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates.
• Build positive, strong and friendly relationships with all School constituents, engendering trust and open communication.
• Develop, establish and enforce visitor management procedures, parking control and traffic enforcement programs.
• Develop and implement proactive methods to anticipate, recognize and assess security risks in order to take action or to mitigate them.
• Conduct safety and security assessments and update/revise the Crisis Response Chart if necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security plans for special events involving all Princeton Day School facilities.
• Serve as a liaison with the Princeton Police Department, Princeton Fire Department and the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad.
• Prepare emails related to safety and traffic issues on campus and forward them to Facilities or other appropriate locations.
• Receive and review all reports for incidents that occur on or off campus that may influence or disrupt the safety and security of the PDS community.
• Communicate with other schools on matters related to school safety and security.
• Maintain records of fire and other emergency drills and conduct drills according to State regulations and when necessary.
• Maintain security systems, building access control and fire alarms for all PDS facilities.
• Conduct and coordinate safety, security and emergency preparedness training by developing, scheduling and/or facilitating training for administrators, faculty, staff, students and first responders.
• Coordinate school safety compliance with state and local regulations by studying existing and new requirements and overseeing school wide adherence to them.
• Work with appropriate departments to meet operational security needs within budget.
• Member of the Crisis Response Team
• Coordinate safety planning and practice to support academic processes of school by creatively implementing best practices in safety, security and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment, so the process of education can be enhanced rather than impeded by safety efforts.
• Conduct full campus (buildings and grounds) security risk assessment annually or when needed.
• Conduct monthly inspections to ensure compliance with local fire code.
• Arrange with the Princeton Police Department a periodic patrol program during special events with larger than usual crowds or extraordinary circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with local first responders in developing educational activities where the first responders have an area of expertise.
• Conduct a risk assessment in the planning and building of any campus buildings and grounds projects.
• Provide assistance/service for lockouts, dead batteries, lost persons, etc.
• Serve as first point of contact for Central Station alarms
• Manage a Security budget.
• Review CCTV when requested/necessary
• Other duties as requested/assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the direction, coordination, scheduling and evaluation of the security staff.

Competencies

• Ability to act quickly, efficiently and calmly in stressful situations
• Self-motivation, confidence and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to respond and follow through on assignments/responsibilities in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate and facilitate effectively
• Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work with others
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work outside in winter and summer environments
• Demonstrate computer competency
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Demonstrate dependability by consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work overtime

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are those needed to successfully fulfill the job duties and responsibilities stated above.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• The employee must possess the ability to walk, run, climb stairs and complete patrol circuit in a timely and efficient manner.

Education and/or Experience

• Law enforcement or related experience strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Extensive knowledge of school safety/security practices and procedures required
• Experience writing and effectively communicating policies, procedures and drills

Compensation Range

$90,000- $100,000 annually (this role is eligible for PDS' full benefits package)

At Princeton Day School, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the school and our role in helping our employees and their families be healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for PDS' competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits.

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.