Director of School Safety & Security

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools•Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

BelovED Community Charter School, the largest charter school in Jersey City, serves more than 1,600 scholars across multiple academies and is preparing for significant growth, including a newly constructed campus and an additional location opening in Fall 2028. We are seeking a seasoned, mission-driven security leader to serve as our Director of School Safety & Security. This role is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving a comprehensive school safety program that protects scholars, staff, families, and facilities—today and as BelovED expands into the future. This is a leadership role that blends strategic vision, operational leadership, and strong community partnership.

Requirements

Current NJ SORA License
Valid Driver’s License
8–10+ years of progressive experience in school safety, security, law enforcement, government, corporate security, or loss prevention
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex security operations
Ability to remain calm, decisive, and professional in high-stress situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

NJ School Safety Specialist Credential
Experience supporting security operations across multiple facilities or campuses

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all school security personnel
Establish clear post orders, performance expectations, and accountability systems
Ensure appropriate security coverage for daily operations, after-school programming, weekends, and special events
Manage timekeeping, payroll submissions, and personnel documentation
Develop, implement, and maintain school safety protocols, SOPs, and emergency procedures
Serve as system administrator for all security infrastructure, including: Access control systems Campus and transportation camera systems Visitor management and student sign-out systems Radios, alarms, and key management
Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and vendor support for all security-related systems
Serve as the school’s safety leader and secondary point of contact for law enforcement incidents
Maintain incident logs, documentation, and after-action reviews
Investigate safety-related incidents including theft, vandalism, harassment, and physical altercations
Ensure compliance with NJDOE guidance, MOA requirements with law enforcement, and applicable NJ statutes
Complete annual school safety audits and reviews
Design and communicate a long-term vision for school safety across multiple campuses
Partner with IT, Facilities, and Operations to plan security infrastructure for new construction
Evaluate and manage external security vendors as needed, including potential 24/7 coverage models