Director of Security

Bosque School•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Security provides visible, proactive security leadership to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for Bosque School students, staffulty, families, and visitors. The role includes regular campus patrols, traffic and pedestrian safety management, incident response, and support for emergency preparedness. The Director works closely with the Director of Facilities, school leadership, and the Crisis Management Team to implement safety protocols and identify and address concerns promptly. The position oversees security personnel and supports campus safety during the academic year, school events, and Bosque Summer programs. The Director is expected to balance vigilance and sound judgment with a warm, approachable, student-centered presence. This is a full-time, exempt position. The role requires a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and after-hours emergency response responsibilities. The Director supervises the Security Assistant and coordinates additional contracted security personnel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in law enforcement, school security, or a related field.
Ability to assess security risks, maintain situational awareness, and respond appropriately in dynamic environments.
Experience with emergency response, crisis management, and safety procedures.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to build positive relationships across a diverse school community.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions in emergencies.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to perform physically active security duties, including extensive walking, standing, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Availability for a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and after-hours emergency response.
Integrity, discretion, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
Commitment to Bosque School’s mission, core values, Equity, Community, and Culture Principles and Best Practices, and its progressive, student-centered, inquiry-based educational model.

Nice To Haves

Relevant training or certifications beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Maintain a visible security presence through regular foot and vehicle patrols; identify safety concerns and deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor campus grounds, parking lots, and building exteriors for unauthorized individuals, suspicious activity, property damage, and hazards.
Support visitor management procedures and appropriate campus access.
Document and promptly communicate security incidents, unsafe behaviors, and potential concerns to school administrators.
Coordinate additional security coverage for athletic events, school functions, and large community gatherings as needed.
Monitor and direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic during student arrival, dismissal, and other high-traffic periods; support safe crossings and movement between campus and neighboring locations.
Promote safe driving practices and communicate traffic concerns or violations to school leadership.
Collaborate with the Crisis Management Coordinator, Director of Facilities, and school leadership on emergency preparedness, crisis planning, and response procedures.
Participate in and support safety training, lockdowns, fire drills, and other emergency exercises.
Respond to security incidents, alarms, emergencies, and requests for assistance; maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and recommend improvements.
Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies for coordinated planning, training, and response.
Build positive professional relationships with students, families, staffulty, visitors, and neighboring community members.
Communicate campus incidents, emerging concerns, and safety needs clearly and promptly to administrators and security personnel.
Prepare and maintain accurate incident reports and security documentation; support safety communications, training, and education.
Reinforce school safety expectations while maintaining professional boundaries and recognizing that student discipline is the responsibility of school administrators.
Adapt security practices for Bosque Summer programs, including younger students’ safety and supervision needs; monitor summer arrival and dismissal traffic and pedestrian safety.
Support crowd management and security at summer showcases, athletic events, and other school activities; coordinate with summer program staff and school leadership on safety and campus access.
Direct and supervise the Security Assistant and coordinate additional contracted security personnel as needed.
Set expectations and provide guidance, feedback, and performance support to security personnel; participate in direct reports’ Growth & Reflection Process (GARP), including goal setting, feedback, and performance evaluation.
Collaborate with the Facilities Department on campus operations and maintenance needs as assigned.
Maintain readiness and availability for security communications and after-hours response responsibilities.