Director of School Safety & Crisis Leadership

Zeta Charter Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly wellness stipend for fitness/l

Therapy sessions and Headspace access

MacBook Pro and phone reimbursement

Well-stocked workrooms and snacks

Company swag and team outings

Professional development books

Job summary

Zeta Charter Schools in New York is seeking a Director of Safety to lead our safety program across campuses. The role focuses on building and enforcing safety protocols, coordinating with public safety partners, and shaping a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4–6+ years in school safety or related fields, with deep experience in NYPD partnerships. Expect hybrid work with on-site presence at network offices and campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 4–6+ years of experience in NYPD and/or school safety/crisis management preferred.
• Strong collaboration with external agencies and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with NYPD, EMS, and FDNY for emergency responses.
• Lead and hire security agents and deliver safety trainings.
• Build relationships with NYPD and local precincts.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness systems and safety protocols.
• Conduct ongoing building security assessments and score safety systems.
• Monitor safety events from cameras and sensors to identify trends.
• Provide insights during post-incident safety debriefs.

Skills

Emergency management

Security leadership

Interagency coordination

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Job description

Zeta Charter Schools in New York is seeking a Director of Safety to lead our safety program across campuses. The role focuses on building and enforcing safety protocols, coordinating with public safety partners, and shaping a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4–6+ years in school safety or related fields, with deep experience in NYPD partnerships. Expect hybrid work with on-site presence at network offices and campuses.