Director of Safety and Security

Joffe Emergency Services•Washington, DC

4d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Joffe Emergency Services is seeking a Director of Safety and Security to oversee their School Security division at a client’s site in the Washington, D.C. area. This role is crucial in supporting the district's mission to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and property, thereby enabling students to thrive and learn. The director will develop programs and provide services that foster a safe and orderly educational setting.

Requirements

At least three (3) years supervisory experience, including assigning, managing, and evaluating staff
At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in administrative and program development, preferably in a school environment
At least five (5) years of relevant experience, in safety and/or security including management of security technology systems
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (substitutes for up to 2 years experience)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to plan and present information, including training, to a variety of audiences
Strong organizational and interpersonal instincts, with excellent integrity and professionalism
Excellent integrity, professionalism, and exceptional work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills and exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Available for rapid response in emergency, crisis, or weather-related situations
Experience using and managing access control systems
Experience using and managing video recording and camera systems
Experience using and managing building entry and visitor management systems

Responsibilities

Serve as Incident Command for all emergencies
Serve as the school’s liaison to the local Police Department, Fire Department, and other law enforcement and emergency management related agencies
Be on-call 24/7 to respond to and/or coordinate safety and security emergencies, including weather related events
Supervise up to 10 Campus Safety Officers (CSO’s)
Serve as the campus's subject-matter expert on security and crime-related issues, and stay current on best practice
Create and issue department policies in compliance with federal and state law, the school's board policies, and our contract with the school
Lead Investigations of criminal or other internal matters
Schedule and lead school required drills- lockdown, emergency evacuation, and severe weather drills
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the schools
Advise architects and construction teams on safety considerations for new builds and renovations
In collaboration with School administration, administer the Safety and Security budget to ensure safety and security in the school and by the most cost-effective utilization of resources
Assist with threat assessments of students, staff and faculty
Own entry and egress security functions, weapons abatement, screening gates, wanding, and no-trespass enforcement
Keep the program aligned with federal, state, and school board regulations, and all contractual obligations
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the National Director of Security or their designee