Assistant Director of Security and Safety

Assistant Director of Security and Safety

The Assistant Director of Security and Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors through education, relationships, and a capacity to respond rapidly during critical incidents. This is a full time, year-round salaried exempt position and working some evenings and weekends for school events is required. This position will generally work from 10am-6pm and may be adjusted with the needs of the department as directed by the Director of Security and Safety.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise security staff and manage schedules
• Develop, implement, and update the school’s comprehensive safety and emergency response plans.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments of the school’s facilities, grounds, and procedures.
• Assist with leading safety drills (fire, lockdown, evacuation, etc.) and ensure compliance with local and state regulations.
• Coordinate training and incident response with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency response teams.
• Serve as one of the points of contact for all safety-related incidents and provide incident reporting and follow-up.
• Train staff, faculty, and students on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and response to threats.
• Monitor and support visitor management, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Work with faculty and staff to promote a culture of safety and preparedness.
• Support mental health and wellness initiatives by contributing to crisis intervention and behavioral threat assessments.
• Work cooperatively and maintain existing school relationships with FWPD contract officers
• Maintain high visibility throughout the school day
• Working knowledge of Texas school/private school laws
• Maintain keys, camera system, access control system, safety app, public announcement system, alarm systems, and radio communication
• Update the crisis management plan annually and lead practice drills with faculty/staff
• Help oversee parking operations, including parking decals and speed limit enforcement
• Conduct inspections to identify fire, safety, and security risks; recommend and implement solutions
• Submit and review incident reports and work orders related to fire, safety, and security 
• Assist with training, schedule, and evaluate security department personnel, police officers, and contract officers and conduct timely and constructive performative evaluations
• Instruct students and faculty on matters of personal safety, campus safety, and preventive safety
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and supervising safety education programs 
• Familiar with OSHA standards and practice and facilitate training.
• Monitor guests and vendors who are on campus.
• Assist with managing budget, inventory, and purchasing
• Coordinate with fire department personnel concerning inspections and