Director of Campus Security - Fort Worth

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Campus Security maintains a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors through education, relationship-building, and the ability to respond rapidly during critical incidents. The role works in a school environment and involves coordination with school and parish staff, diocesan personnel, and local law enforcement. The position requires 24/7 on-call availability, some night and weekend work, and infrequent car travel to Diocese parishes or schools. It is a full-time, exempt, onsite position listed as 40 hours per week. The role receives minimal supervision and exercises a moderate level of discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance.

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance meeting diocesan minimum requirements.
Be personable and able to communicate and work effectively with staff, contractors, and volunteers.
Demonstrate empathetic listening, peacemaking, and de-escalation ability.
Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability, and flexibility.
Be able to use computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
Be able to use or learn to use office machines such as copiers, fax machines, phones, calculators, and scanners.
Be able to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be able to work efficiently with people from diverse audiences.
Have strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
Be available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and work some nights and weekends.
Meet the physical demands described, including lifting 35 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally; standing, walking, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, repetitive hand and finger motions, and adequate visual, hearing, and communication abilities.
Have general ability to navigate computer software.

Nice To Haves

Current or former licensed peace officer with at least 5 years of law enforcement officer experience.
Texas LTC.
Approved Legal Service Membership.
ALERRT or similar active shooter response training.
CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed training.
Handgun proficiency qualification.
Joint training with local law enforcement.
Trainings required by state law and the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Guardian Ministry Assessment Screening.

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Carry a firearm on campus and at campus-related activities in accordance with Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth policy.
Maintain and assess the security of school buildings and property, including continuously inspecting interior and exterior doors during the school day.
Maintain high visibility throughout the school day.
Work cooperatively with local law enforcement agencies.
Provide safety and security education to school and parish staff, students, and parents.
Assist staff with student discipline or volatile parent engagements to protect people from physical harm and de-escalate emotional contacts.
Build rapport with staff and students to identify and address abnormal or concerning behaviors early.
Participate in and help lead the campus threat assessment team.
Identify unusual or unsafe conditions and take appropriate immediate action.
Respond rapidly during critical incidents and assist with emergency communications and coordination with law enforcement.
Meet deadlines and follow directives from the Assistant Director of Security and/or Director of Security for the Diocese of Fort Worth in a timely manner.
Maintain confidentiality and provide customer service to parishioners, staff, clergy, religious, and laity.