Director of Security

Bosque School; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosque School in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Director of Security to lead campus safety initiatives and ensure a secure, welcoming environment for students, staff, families, and visitors. The role involves visible security leadership, routine patrols, traffic and pedestrian safety management, incident response, and support for emergency preparedness.

Key responsibilities include collaboration with facilities, crisis management planning, and supervision of security personnel, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in law enforcement or school security.
• Ability to assess risks and respond to dynamic environments.
• Experience with emergency response and crisis management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse community.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and proactive security presence across campus.
• Monitor grounds, parking lots, and building exteriors for safety concerns.
• Coordinate visitor management and access to campus.
• Document and communicate security incidents to administrators.
• Oversee security coverage for events and summer programs.
• Direct and supervise Security staff and contracted personnel.

Skills

Situational awareness

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Physical fitness

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Are passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and secure school environment where students, staffulty, and families feel supported and protected.
• Believe effective school security is built on proactive prevention, strong relationships, clear communication, and sound judgment.
• Enjoy being a visible and approachable presence on campus, building trust with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Remain calm, composed, and decisive in challenging situations and are confident responding to safety concerns and emergencies.
• Are highly observant, organized, and proactive in identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with school leadership, facilities personnel, and community partners to strengthen safety practices and emergency preparedness.

The Director of Security plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for Bosque School's students, staffulty, families, and visitors. This position provides visible, proactive security leadership through regular campus patrols, traffic and pedestrian safety management, incident response, and support for emergency preparedness. Working closely with the Director of Facilities, school leadership, and the Crisis Management Team, the Director of Security helps ensure that safety protocols are consistently implemented and that potential concerns are identified and addressed promptly. The role also oversees security personnel and supports campus safety during the academic year, school events, and Bosque Summer programs. As a highly visible member of the school community, the Director balances vigilance and sound judgment with a warm, approachable, and student-centered presence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Campus Security & Safety

• Maintain a visible and proactive security presence throughout campus, conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols to identify potential safety concerns and deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor campus grounds, parking lots, and building exteriors for unauthorized individuals, suspicious activity, property damage, and safety hazards.
• Support visitor management procedures and ensure appropriate access to campus.
• Document and promptly communicate security incidents, unsafe behaviors, and potential concerns to appropriate school administrators.
• Coordinate additional security coverage for athletic events, school functions, and large community gatherings as needed.

Traffic & Pedestrian Safety

• Monitor and direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic during student arrival, dismissal, and other high-traffic periods.
• Support safe student crossings and movement between campus and neighboring locations.
• Promote safe driving practices and communicate traffic-related concerns or violations to school leadership.

Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response

• Collaborate with the Crisis Management Coordinator, Director of Facilities, and school leadership to support emergency preparedness, crisis management planning, and response procedures.
• Participate in and support campus-wide safety training, lockdowns, fire drills, and other emergency exercises.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to security incidents, alarms, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
• Maintain knowledge of school emergency procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen campus safety and preparedness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies to support coordinated planning, training, and incident response.

Security Communication & Community Engagement

• Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, staffulty, visitors, and neighboring community members.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with school administrators and security personnel regarding incidents, emerging concerns, and campus safety needs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate incident reports and security documentation.
• Support safety-related communications, training, and education for the school community.
• Reinforce school safety expectations while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and recognizing that student discipline remains the responsibility of school administrators.

Summer Program & Special Event Security

• Adapt campus security practices to support Bosque Summer programs, including the safety and supervision needs of younger students.
• Monitor traffic flow and pedestrian safety during summer program arrival and dismissal.
• Support crowd management and security during summer showcases, athletic events, and other school activities.
• Collaborate with summer program staff and school leadership to address safety concerns and maintain appropriate campus access and supervision.

Security Team Leadership & Operations

• Direct and supervise the Security Assistant and coordinate additional contracted security personnel as needed.
• Establish clear expectations and provide ongoing guidance, feedback, and performance support to security personnel.
• Participate in the school's Growth & Reflection Process (GARP) for direct reports, including goal setting, feedback, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Department to support campus operations and maintenance needs as assigned.
• Maintain readiness and availability for security-related communications and after-hours response responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional relevant training or certifications preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in law enforcement, school security, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to assess potential security risks, maintain situational awareness, and respond appropriately in dynamic environments.
• Experience with emergency response, crisis management, and safety procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across a diverse school community.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license and reliable transportation required; commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Ability to perform physically active security duties, including extensive walking, standing, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and after-hours emergency response.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

WHO WE ARE

Bosque School, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, co-educational independent school serving approximately 350 students in grades 6-12, located in sunny, culturally dynamic, and affordable Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our mission is to create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Our dynamic, immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically, creatively approach problems, and collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School has been voted the best private school in Albuquerque for multiple years running by the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. For out-of-state candidates, you can access information about relocating to Albuquerque on our employment page .

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Bosque School is an equal opportunity employer anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.