Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager

Brooklyn Friends School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Friends School in Downtown Brooklyn seeks a Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager, a twelve-month colleague reporting to the Director of Security. You will oversee security cameras, access control, alarms and PA systems, and manage student arrival/dismissal operations to keep our community safe and well informed.

Working with the Director of Technology and Transportation partners, you will help design and implement security technology roadmaps, coordinate vendors,

Responsibilities

• Oversee the seamless operation of BFS security technology systems: cameras, access controls, alarms, PA systems, and student dismissal solutions.
• Actively monitor BFS security systems during the school day and respond to abnormalities.
• Monitor system performance, identify gaps or vulnerabilities, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Security to develop policies and protocols for security technology and data use, retention, and auditing.
• Translate operational security needs into technical requirements; evaluate, recommend and select security technologies and vendors.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all security technology vendors.

Job description

POSITION STATEMENTSecurity Technology Systems & Student Transportation ManagerStart Date: July 1, 2026

OVERVIEWBrooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends Schools pillars diversity, equity & belonging; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our schools history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to [e-mail].

This short video gives you a glimpse into our contemporary experience.THE POSITION

The Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager is a twelve-month colleague, reporting to the Director of Security, who is responsible for the effective oversight of the Schools security systems and student arrival/dismissal operations, integrating technical expertise with a strong commitment to student safety. This position manages the schools key security technology systems, including safety cameras, access control, alarms and PA/loudspeakers, ensuring reliability, appropriate use, and alignment with School policies and best practices. In partnership with the Director of Technology, this colleague contributes to system design, vendor selection, and long-range planning for the schools security technology systems. The Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager also manages the schools student dismissal tracking system and directs daily transportation and dismissal operations, overseeing protocols for bus riders, family pickup and student self-dismissal, and serves as the primary contact for families and transportation providers. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, a customer service mindset, and the ability to coordinate across teams to support a safe, efficient, and well-communicated school environment.

Security Technology Responsibilities:

• Oversee the seamless and efficient operation of all BFS security technology systems, including safety cameras, access controls, student dismissal solutions, intrusion alarms, fire alarm interfaces, PA/loudspeakers, and vape detection technology.


• Actively monitor BFS security systems during the school day and respond to abnormalities.


• Monitor system performance and reliability; proactively identify gaps, vulnerabilities, or failure points and implement corrective actions.


• Partner with the Director of Security to develop, implement, and periodically review policies and protocols governing the use, access, retention, and auditing of security technology systems and data.


• Partner with the Director of Technology to translate operational security needs into technical requirements; evaluate, recommend and select suitable security technologies and vendors.


• Serve as the primary liaison and relationship manager for all security technology vendors.