Campus Safety Manager

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Hillsborough - San Mateo Campus, Hillsborough, CA 94010
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $ per year
• Travel Percentage:
  Negligible
• Job Category:
  Manufacturing
• Position Title:
  
  Campus Safety Manager

The Nueva School seeks a collaborative, calm, and community-centered Campus Safety Manager to lead and strengthen campus-wide safety, security, and emergency preparedness efforts across our two-campus independent school community. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students, employees, families, and visitors while balancing operational excellence with relationship-building and student-centered care. The Campus Safety Manager serves as a visible leader and trusted resource within the Nueva community and partners closely with school leadership, facilities, human resources, and outside agencies to support proactive safety practices and emergency readiness.

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day campus safety and security operations across both campuses.
• Support consistent safety practices, conditions, and expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for campus safety concerns and emergency response coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, employees, families, and visitors while fostering a culture of safety, trust, and care.
• Create and ensure campus safety conditions and policies that align with school policies, California law, and independent school best practices.

• Create and coordinate emergency preparedness planning, Emergency Response Team (ERT) drills, training, and crisis response communications and procedures.
• Create, maintain, and update emergency response resources, protocols, and safety documentation.
• Partner with school leadership and outside agencies regarding emergency planning and incident response.
• Respond to emergencies, safety concerns, and incidents in a calm, professional, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Support de-escalation efforts and conflict resolution when situations arise.

• Monitor campus and adjacent community activity and proactively identify safety and operational concerns.
• Support visitor management procedures and campus access protocols.
• Assist with traffic flow, parking management, and special event safety planning.
• Use and maintain radio and communication systems to coordinate campus operations and emergency response.
• Complete incident documentation and maintain accurate records related to safety matters.
• Support school-wide events, evening programs, and occasional weekend activities as needed.

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal safety regulations, mandated reporting requirements, and school policies.
• Assist with campus safety education and training for faculty, staff, contractors, and community members.
• Partner with Human Resources and school leadership on student and employee safety matters.
• Support implementation of evolving California independent school safety requirements and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in campus safety, school administration, emergency management, law enforcement, security operations, or a related field.
• Experience creating and implementing safety policies and procedures.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-oriented during high-pressure situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse constituencies.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

• Experience working in an independent school, educational, or youth-centered environment.
• Training in de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, conflict resolution, and/or emergency response systems.
• Familiarity with California school safety requirements and emergency preparedness practices.
• Experience coordinating drills, safety training, and emergency response planning.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

The full-time salary range for this position is $95,000 - $135,000. The starting salary is based on, but not limited to, factors including type and years of experience, education level, and expertise.

• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees.
• Employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums.
• Generous match on the retirement plan.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Free lunch…