Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager

POSITION STATEMENT

Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Early Childhood-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager within a dynamic community of colleagues. Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars – diversity, equity & belonging; global social impact; and wholeness & wellbeing – serve as guideposts for our action‑oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences.

Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.

Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to hiring.

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The Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager is a twelve‑month colleague, reporting to the Director of Security, who is responsible for the effective oversight of the School’s security systems and student arrival/dismissal operations, integrating technical expertise with a strong commitment to student safety. This position manages the school’s key security technology systems, including safety cameras, access control, alarms and PA/loudspeakers, ensuring reliability, appropriate use, and alignment with School policies and best practices.

In partnership with the Director of Technology, this colleague contributes to system design, vendor selection, and long‑range planning for the school’s security technology systems. The Security Technology Systems & Student Transportation Manager also manages the school’s student dismissal tracking system and directs daily transportation and dismissal operations, overseeing protocols for bus riders, family pickup and student self‑dismissal, and serves as the primary contact for families and transportation providers.

This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, a “customer service” mindset, and the ability to coordinate across teams to support a safe, efficient, and well‑communicated school environment.

• Oversee the seamless and efficient operation of all BFS security technology systems, including safety cameras, access controls, student dismissal solutions, intrusion alarms, fire alarm interfaces, PA/loudspeakers, and vape detection technology.
• Actively monitor BFS security systems during the school day and respond to abnormalities.
• Monitor system performance and reliability; proactively identify gaps, vulnerabilities, or failure points and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with the Director of Security to develop, implement, and periodically review policies and protocols governing the use, access, retention, and auditing of security technology systems and data.
• Partner with the Director of Technology to translate operational security needs into technical requirements; evaluate, recommend and select suitable security technologies and vendors.
• Serve as the primary liaison and relationship manager for all security technology vendors.
• Oversee installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of new systems and upgrades, minimizing disruption to school operations.
• Assist with incident response by retrieving and preserving relevant video/data.
• Partner with the Director of Technology to administer user access and permissions across security platforms, ensuring alignment with security…