Associate Director of Safety and Security

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Posted: 26-Feb-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Salary: 0

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Health/Safety

Internal Number: 1

Associate Director of Safety and Security

Title: Associate Director of Safety and Security

Department: Safety & Security

Reports To: Director of Safety and Security

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Staff, Full-Time, Benefited

Founded in 1970, Providence Day School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational college preparatory school serving approximately 1,825 students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. Committed to academic excellence, global diversity and character development, PDS seeks to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to personal integrity. Cited for excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, the College Board Advanced Placement Program and the National Council of Teachers of English, PDS provides a challenging and diverse college preparatory curriculum.

PD is recognized as one of The Charlotte Observer’s “Top Workplaces 2024”, “Top Workplaces 2023”, “Top Workplaces 2022”, “Top Workplaces 2019”, as well as, “Top Workplaces 2018”. This award is particularly special because the results are based solely on confidential responses from our employees. Additionally, PD is recognized as one of greater Charlotte’s 2018 and 2019 Healthiest Employers by the Charlotte Business Journal. This award demonstrates the school’s commitment to promoting the health and wellness of our employees and the importance of appropriate work-life harmony.

The Providence Day School community welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs who share a commitment to respect one another and accept differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, gender or gender identity.

Providence Day School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is a member of ABC (A Better Chance), and holds memberships in the National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, North Carolina Association of Independent Schools, Educational Records Bureau, National and Southern Associations for College Admission Counseling, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the College Board.

Summary: The Associate Director of Safety and Security serves as another resource for safety and security at Providence Day School. This individual should exhibit Providence Day School’s core values and have a passion for working in a school environment. The Associate Director will assist the Director in all areas of safety and security and be able to take the lead and make immediate and command decisions in the Director’s absence or immediate availability. The Associate Director will coordinate and oversee all third-party vendors as it relates to the security and safety of the campus. The Associate Director will work directly with the Summer Program Head to meet the safety, traffic, and security needs for the Summer Programs.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all third-party and contracted vendors that involve the safety and security of the campus.
• Responsible for standing in and acting as Director when necessary and whenever the Director is unavailable or off-campus; and will be expected to use independent discretion and judgment to make immediate decisions that affect the safety of the campus.
• Assists with hiring, training and managing all full and part-time employees within the safety and security division.
• Attends all meetings that involve planning of events on campus that relate to the safety and security division. For example, the weekly calendar meeting.
• Maintains contact and is accessible to school Administrators via mobile device and/or two-way radio during both regular hours and after hours.
• Assists with investigations of incidents that involve the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Assists with security coverage for all school events.
• Responsible for managing traffic and traffic assignments on campus.
• Assists with carpool and special event parking as needed.
• Responds to requests related to safety and security by school administrators, parents, and other visitors.
• Works with the Director to stagger times he/she is on campus to allow for maximum coverage. This may include evenings and weekends.
• Participates and assists in all tabletop exercises and campus-wide drills.
• Has a working knowledge of appropriate control panels, alarms, cameras, access control, campus-wide notification, and other related equipment/systems.
• Experience and knowledge on school safety including but not limited to threat assessment, active threat response, emergency preparedness, digital safety, conflict resolution etc.
• Assists in the recommendation, development, and implementation of improvements to security procedures, equipment, and systems.
• Serves as a contact/responder for campus security system provider.
• Assists in providing continuous monitoring of campus property including inspection of all doors, windows, and gates. Including oversight of CMPD officers on campus.
• Work directly with the Summer Program Head and oversee the safety, traffic and security for the Summer Programs.
• Has a working knowledge and is able to use:
• Access Control (currently DNA Fusion) - supportive role
• Communication systems (currently Bright Arrow, P.A. system, Stopit911, Perry Weather, Bluepoint Alert)
• CPTED
• Fire Systems (currently Siemen and Eagle Fire) – supportive role
• Video surveillance (currently Verkada)
• Visitor management system (currently Raptor Technologies)
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of law enforcement methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a TK-12th grade environment and develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Faculty/Staff and Students.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to assist in the development and training on a variety of topics.
• Knowledge of communication, cameras, access controls, and other security systems.
• Ability to work closely with the Director, and to step in as lead when necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Military Experience is preferred; high school diploma required with a minimum of ten years of law enforcement experience.
• Skilled conflict management and resolution skills and ability to handle crisis situations.
• Must be willing to maintain excellent working relationships with local law enforcement.
• Be able to carry concealed a weapon and will seek annual recertification through local law enforcement agencies. (HR 218 eligible)
  
  

Physical Work Environment

• Good general physical condition.
• Ability to walk flights of stairs and the entire campus and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Varied hours/schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
  
  

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, current resume, three letters of recommendation, and a list of references with telephone numbers. Materials should be emailed to:

PDS.AssocDirectorSafety@providenceday.org

The position is open until filled. Providence Day School is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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