Director of Safety

Zeta Charter Schools•New York, NY

1d•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeta is seeking a Director of Safety to lead the development and strengthening of safety procedures, practices, systems, and culture as the organization expands. The role is part of the Network (Central Office) team, with much of the work taking place in Zeta schools. The Network office is at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. The office is currently used on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with work at other locations as needed. While school is in session, the role is expected to be in person every day, with some flexibility for remote work after adjusting to the role. When school is not in session, work can be mostly remote, with in-person attendance as required. The Director of Safety will coordinate emergency responses with public safety agencies, lead and hire security agents, deliver safety training, build relationships with NYPD and local precincts, strengthen emergency preparedness, assess building security, review safety events from cameras and door sensors, and contribute to post-incident debriefs. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 4–6+ years of experience, with a strong preference for deep experience in NYPD and/or school safety or crisis management. The position title may be commensurate with candidate experience. This is an immediate opening with a salary range of $125,000–$165,000. New hires can expect a salary at or near the start of the range depending on relevant experience and internal equity. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
4–6+ years of experience.
Work authorization: permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Deep experience in NYPD and/or school safety or crisis management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with NYPD, EMS, and FDNY to support swift, effective responses to emergencies, eventually taking full ownership of managing emergency responses across Zeta schools.
Lead and hire security agents to uphold Zeta’s standards for safety, professionalism, and care.
Deliver safety training for security agents and Zeta team members.
Build and maintain proactive relationships with NYPD and local precincts.
Strengthen emergency preparedness systems and protocols for active shooters, bomb threats, and other critical incidents.
Conduct ongoing building security assessments and contribute to safety systems scoring and improvement efforts.
Monitor and review safety events captured by security cameras and door sensors to identify trends and prevention opportunities.
Participate in post-incident safety debriefs and provide insights to strengthen the safety culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.
Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses.
Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription.
MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for mobile phone use.
Professional development books.
Clear pathway to professional growth.
Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates.
Interactive mindfulness and DEIJ programming.