Director of School Safety and Operations

Director of School Safety and Operations

Title Director of School Safety and Operations

Location 425 Paramus Road, Paramus New Jersey 07652

Description The Director of School Safety and Operations is responsible for the safety, security, and operational efficiency of all school facilities, grounds and equipment, The position oversees the development, implementation and continual assessment of a school safety and operations plan. The Director works closely with the President, Principal and other school administrators to ensure enforcement of safety and security policies and procedures and to support daily school operations, special events, and long-term planning initiatives.

This position reports to the President of the school.

• Foster a school climate aligned with Catholic values and the mission of Paramus Catholic High School.
• Assist the President in the development, implementation, and enforcement of safety and security policies, and in the oversight of all building and grounds maintenance
• Coordinate and conduct regular emergency drills in compliance with local, state, and federal policies
• Coordinate emergency management protocols and response efforts during critical incidents
• Coordinate specialized training with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders
• Develop and deliver safety training for faculty, staff and students
• Monitor surveillance systems and respond to safety concerns
• Oversee access control systems, a visitor management plan, security cameras, and emergency communication systems
• Manage accident prevention, risk management, fire safety, emergency management, asset protection, parking control, and traffic enforcement
• Maintain inventory of all safety and emergency equipment
• Maintain inventory of all security and emergency equipment: walkie-talkies, yellow jackets, golf carts, bullhorns, batons, flashlights, barricades, cones, signage, etc.
• Ensure that all locker rooms, unsupervised areas, and exterior doors are kept secure.
• Oversee campus security staff scheduling in collaboration with administration.
• Oversee issuance of student identification, locks, parking registrations and ensure
• Prepare and review annual safety plans, in consultation with school administrators
• Coordinate operational support for school events, performances, athletic competitions, and community programs
• Organize, manage, and supervise all facility maintenance, custodial, and grounds operations to ensure clean, safe, attractive, and healthy environments for students, staff, and the community
• Oversee maintenance, repair, heating/cooling, and security of all facilities, including the fieldhouse, stadium, gym, auditorium, and classrooms.
• Manage operations of field equipment and grounds machinery
• Monitor stadium, field and track security and maintenance and ensure compliance with all with policies related to these school venues
• Ensure compliance with facility usage policies
• Oversee scheduling and use of athletic facilities in collaboration with the Athletic Director
• Develop and maintain a master calendar of all school events, rentals, and activities
• Supervise and complete annual performance evaluations of maintenance and custodial staff and security personnel
• Train and monitor staff as to proper maintenance and storage of equipment.
• Actively monitor work of cleaning services, particularly in regard to window ledges/edges, graffiti, and hallway and classroom corners.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and Archdiocesan policies/regulations affecting school operations, school safety and security and management of the physical plant.
• Represent the school at all Bergen County Association of School Security Professionals (BCASSP), NJ DOE Office of School Preparedness & Emergency Planning…