Senior Administrator - Security and Safety Manager

Wake County Public School System seeks a Senior Administrator - Security and Life Safety Manager to lead district-wide safety strategy. This role develops and implements security policies, emergency response plans, and life safety programs across schools and facilities. The manager conducts risk assessments, oversees security systems and vendors, ensures regulatory compliance, and coordinates with local agencies. They train staff, support crisis response, and collaborate with leaders, families, and community partners to maintain safe, equitable learning environments for all students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-wide security and life safety strategy and programs
• Develop and maintain security, safety, and emergency response policies and procedures
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for schools and administrative sites
• Oversee security systems, technology, and related vendors and contracts
• Ensure compliance with life safety codes and applicable regulations
• Coordinate emergency planning and drills with school and district leadership
• Collaborate with law enforcement, fire, and emergency management partners
• Support incident response, investigations, and after-action reviews
• Provide staff training on safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Engage families and community partners to promote a culture of safety

Required Skills

• Security program management
• Life safety code compliance
• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Incident management and investigations
• Crisis communication
• Policy and procedure development
• Vendor and contract management
• Access control and surveillance systems
• Training design and delivery