Director of Campus Safety and Security

Overview

The faculty and staff of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) invite you to join them in shaping and implementing the next generation of innovative and engaging learning experiences. IMSA is actively seeking applications for the full-time position of Director of Campus Safety and Security. This position is responsible for fostering a culture of safety and security awareness, training and education, using best practices in school campus safety and security.

The Director of Campus Safety and Security supervises Lead Security Officers and a team of Security Officers to provide 24/7 campus safety coverage for the IMSA community, including 652 residential secondary students and 30+ resident staff members.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and Excellence, IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence Work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Equity and Excellence work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Director of Campus Safety and Security is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develop and execute a long-term strategic plan for campus safety that aligns to IMSA’s mission and beliefs.
• Lead and manage the Campus Safety and Security team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Implement and monitor 24/7 campus-wide safety protocols for classrooms, residence halls, and outdoor spaces; ensure safety coverage and responsiveness during evenings, weekends, and major campus events.
• Oversee daily security operations, including patrols, access control, visitor management, and incident response.
• Promote a culture of safety, preparedness, and community responsibility across campus.
• Conduct annual review of the Emergency Operations Plan and update as necessary.
• Train IMSA students, staff and community members of emergency response protocols annually. Lead safety drills and tabletop exercises in partnership with administrators and local authorities. Measure and improve effectiveness of awareness and training programs over time.
• Serve as a member of the unified command structure with the Principal and Chief Student Affairs Officer to make recommendations and decisions during emergent and urgent campus safety incidents.
• Issue emergency communication, in partnership with the Office of Public Affairs, related to operational changes or emergent needs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and campus‑wide vulnerability evaluations.
• Lead the development,…