About Shady Hill School: 

Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school.  We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers.  As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire individuals who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

About the position:

The Director of Campus Security is a high visibility member of the Facilities Team and is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for the School Community. This is a high engagement role within the campus community, partnering with all levels of the organization as well as with City of Cambridge Public Safety officials and Campus Security Directors at area Independent Schools.  This is an in-person, full-time, 12 month exempt staff position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In cooperation with senior administrators, develop and maintain security policies and procedures to ensure safety and security of the campus and its community members
• Lead emergency planning efforts and ensure training of employees is scheduled and conducted on an ongoing basis
• Review security policies and expectations with new employees
• Participate in and/or lead parent and campus community education and training programs
• Provide on campus security presence during the school day 
• Maintain crisis management protocols related to campus security and update regularly
• Coordinate emergency response to incidents and provide after-action reporting
• Coordinate parking policies on and adjacent to campus, and coordinate with neighbors and area schools on traffic and parking
• Coordinate with Cambridge officials on security issues 
• Review campus event plans to ensure security protocols are adequate
• Act as a member of the Student Behavior Threat Assessment Team
• Manage on campus emergency notification systems, security cameras and alarm systems in campus buildings
• Act as liaison between Shady Hill School and local emergency service organizations
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with local Public Safety departments including Fire, Police, Emergency Response and school-related government security entities
• Lead the School’s Emergency Response Team

Additional Requirements: 

• Experience with emergency planning and incident management, including familiarity with the Incident Command System
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technology and security communication systems
• Strong communication skills- verbal, written, presentation and training skills necessary
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure
• Excellent cultural competency and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish credibility and trust at all levels of the organization, as well as within the broader community

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working in a Public Safety capacity strongly preferred.  Preference given to individuals with experience in school settings and/or working with school-aged children
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience required
• ALICE Instructor trained or willing to become trained 
• Valid driver’s license required

How to apply: Please send a pdf including a cover letter and resume to: apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Director of Campus Security” in the subject line of the email. 

Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employees must be authorized to work in the USA. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. 

About Shady Hill School

For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.

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