Director of Security

About All Saints’

Located on 147 acres in west Fort Worth, All Saints’ Episcopal School is a premier co-educational Age 3 - Grade 12 college-preparatory day school serving approximately 1,260 students who benefit from small class sizes, an award-winning arts program, and championship caliber athletic program. We are one of the largest Early Childhood - Grade 12 Parish-independent Episcopal day schools in the country, and our graduates attend a wide variety of selective colleges and universities. The school is dual-accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Read about what makes our Episcopal learning environment so dynamic by visiting www.aseschool.org. 

Job Title: Director of Security 

Job Description

As the Director of Security at All Saints' Episcopal School, you will lead efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for the school community. Your leadership, security expertise, and commitment to maintaining a secure and welcoming campus will contribute to the well-being and peace of mind of students, staff, and visitors.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Safety and Security Planning

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive security strategy and protocols for the school.
• Analyze security risks and threats and create strategies to address them effectively.
• Keep abreast of security industry best practices and emerging threats.
• Serve in a leadership role on the Crisis Management Team
• Establish emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios, including natural disasters and security incidents.
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
• Collaborate with local authorities and first responders for coordinated responses.
• Conduct drills and training sessions to ensure staff and students are well-prepared for emergencies.

1. Training and Supervision

• Recruit, train, and lead team of security personnel, ensuring they are equipped to carry out their duties.
• Oversee hiring and staffing of off-duty officers to supplement school security personnel
• Develop schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts.
• Facilitate compliance with state licensing including employee records audits.

1. Security Operations

• Collaborate with school leadership, administrators, and staff to align security efforts with the school's goals and priorities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and visitors about security policies and procedures.
• Manage security technology systems, such as surveillance cameras, access control, and alarm systems.
• Ensure these systems are maintained, updated, and fully operational.
• Oversee the implementation of technology upgrades and improvements.
• Must be familiar with or willing to learn “Master Keying Systems” and how they are set up to maintain access control in schools. 
• Maintain existing key system while planning for and implementing key systems for new campus buildings. 
• Enforce visitor and access control policies and procedures.
• Monitor campus access points and check-in procedures.

• Collaborate with the school administration to manage visitor lists and credentials. Will be responsible for traffic and parking on campus.  This includes maintaining safety traffic signs as well as campus crosswalks during arrival, departure, and special events.
• Maintain all AED’s insuring that all cons