ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supporters, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Manager of Safety Operations will be based at Legacy College Preparatory and will be responsible for supporting the campus across a range of school operations, with a focus on serving as the lead for safety and security. The Manager of Safety Operations will coordinate extracurricular activities and events held after regular school hours and over the weekend. This position works a swing schedule Monday through Friday (11 am-8 pm) and a minimum of 2 Saturdays monthly. This position oversees the safety procedures, practices, and security personnel at the high school to ensure that all daily procedures, extracurricular activities, and events held on the campus are logistically sound and safe. The Manager of Safety Operations works closely with the Campus Director of High School Operations, the School Leader, and the Regional Director of Safety Planning to create and sustain safety policies and systems that support the school's mission and culture of achievement. The Manager of Safety Operations is an exempt position and will report to the Campus Director of High School Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Respond and support the campus and community when a crisis or emergency occurs, both in the moment and after (30%)
- Be the campus lead on any escalated security issues or emergency situation on or near campus (e.g. gunshots nearby, contraband, student altercation, etc.)
- Respond appropriately in the moment by activating resources and coordinating on campus and with HDQ, as needed
- Respond to police and/or fire emergencies or community disasters on school property
- Ensure appropriate communication is facilitated in the moment
- Coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations
- Communicate and coordinate with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and other law enforcement, as needed
- Prepare and present after-the-fact staff reports and other necessary correspondence, coordinating with the school team and HDQ, as needed, which could include:
- Student safety plans (in coordination with multiple other groups)
- Changes to operating plans such as bus routes, dismissal times, bell schedules, etc. (in coordination with multiple other groups)
- Legal review and follow up (in coordination with multiple other groups)
- Pulling and reviewing camera footage
- Serve as your school’s representative to committees, other school networks, and community stakeholders concerned with improvements in local law enforcement and fire services, public education, and departmental public relations
Support the campus and community with important but non-emergency procedures and training (40%)
- Be the campus lead on daily dismissal procedures, including staff and contractor posts, coordination and communication across academic and operations teams, and overall effectiveness
- Support with coordination and execution of special event walkthroughs and planning
- Be the campus lead on after school and sporting safety and security, including but not limited to security oversight, general event logistics, event set-up and break-down, being on site for high priority events
- Train and support staff, students, and families on safety and security protocols and procedures
- Facilitate routine fire and lockdown drills, serving as the incident commander for the campus. Ensure the fidelity of the safety drills and support the leadership team in making necessary course corrections
- Coordinate and manage the school security team to ensure appropriate supervision and safety of students during and after school
- Create and implement any necessary school safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for our students and faculty
- Manage all camera platforms, weapons abatement equipment,alarm/intrusion monitoring systems, and radio inventory
- Maintain the facility access fob database to ensure appropriate campus access
- Manage all logistics of security coordination and student transportation regarding Safe Passage
- Engage MPD and community partners as necessary
- Serve as the Operations team point of contact for campus and community events hosted at the high school
- Work with Campus Director of HS Operations to review event requests
- Support the coordination of the master campus event calendar
- Provide support with planning out the logistical needs and execution of events
- Other duties as required by the School Leader
Audit safety protocols and structures on campus and ensure the campus is positioned appropriately (10%)
- Ensure all required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met, in coordination with the Operations and Legal teams
- Reconcile security logs against shift responsibilities and patrols; review incident reports prior to submitting to Regional Director of Safety Planning
Strengthen and Maintain Stakeholder Relationships (20%)
- Understand and internalize the climate and culture of the school
- Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders
- Manage the development and implementation of school safety goals, objectives, and priorities
- Support with meetings of key staff, students, and families to identify and resolve problems
- Direct, support, and implement change at the direction of the school leader
- Attend and participate in professional group meeting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (majors Business Administration/Criminal Justice, preferred)
- At least 3 years of related experience (e.g. business, operations, management, safety/security) required
- Previous contract security, facilities management, military or law enforcement experience preferred
- Proficiency in Google Workplace required
- Having a flexible schedule including Saturdays requiredUnquestioned commitment to KIPP DC’s missions and values
- Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and presentation
- Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment with the ability to work independently
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex situations, a diverse team of employees and client requirements on an ongoing basis
- A sense of urgency and ability to proactively and effectively prioritize multiple high-impact tasks
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions
Compensation and Benefits
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary for this position is $71,615-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
- As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
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