Manager of Campus Safety and Security Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Security

Purpose

The Manger of Campus Safety and Security is responsible for the strategic management, development, and implementation of a comprehensive safety and security program for the school community. This role ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors across all campus facilities and events. The Manager works collaboratively with school leadership, local law enforcement, and emergency services to maintain best practices in school safety and crisis response

Representative Responsibilities of this Position

Management & Strategy

Develop and oversee the school’s safety and security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
Manage the Safety team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
Serve as the primary liaison with local police, fire, and emergency management agencies.

Campus Safety Operations

Monitor and manage campus access control, surveillance systems, and visitor management protocols.
Responsible for ensuring that there is proper reception area coverage of doors 1 and 7.
Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency drills (e.g., fire, lockdown, evacuation).
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Emergency Preparedness

Maintain and update the school’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) bi-annually.
Coordinate crisis response and recovery efforts in collaboration with school leadership.
Provide training to faculty, staff, and students on emergency procedures and situational awareness.

Community Engagement

Foster a culture of safety and trust through visibility, approachability, and proactive communication.
Educate students and families in safety practices and protocols.
Support school events and activities with appropriate safety planning and presence.

Administrative Duties

Maintain incident reports, safety logs, safety committee and documentation for internal and legal purposes.
Manage the department’s budget, equipment, and vendor relationships.

Health Services Program

Support the school nurse in tandem with the CFOO and Human Resources to ensure compliance with health regulations and student safety.

Technology related Safety Equipment

Work with the IT Department to maintain all Safety related Technology Equipment
Work with Securitas and other technology related vendors.
Oversight/management of the internal radio/PA communication protocols including assignment, maintenance and training of users.

Partner with Director of Communications on all emergency and issue-related communications.

Create, and update as needed, crisis communication plans.
Serve as the school’s spokesperson should the Head of School or an appropriate designee not be available.

Oversight of the MPA Transportation Program (Bussing)

Coordinate bus safety initiatives and carry out winter weather transportation protocols.

Maintain effective and appropriate communication with members of the school community.

Prepare reports on institutional progress towards meeting short- and long-term goals, and yearly activity to administration as called upon by the Head of School and CFOO
Respond to email and voicemail messages in a timely manner.

Be an active, positive, and contributing member of Mounds Park Academy

Always display high integrity and be a role model for students.
Communicate respectfully and effectively following the Respectful Discourse Policy with parents, students, teachers, staff, administration, visitors, and volunteers.
Support and facilitate the initiatives of the MPA strategic plan and positively contribute to school-wide committee work.
Support colleagues and demonstrate leadership skills with peers.
Understand and fulfill all aspects of employee handbook.
Maintain appropriate boundaries…