Manager of Safety and Security

Manager of Safety and Security

The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking a Manager of Safety & Security. The Manager of Safety and Security's role will be to establish and lead all activities related to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, contractors, and all community members through collaboration with local government planners, public safety officials, law enforcement, first responders, municipal and governmental agencies.

This position requires a high degree of diplomacy, flexibility, adaptability, and a passionate commitment to the safety of students, colleagues, and visitors in a warm, caring, creative, and effective learning environment. The Manager should be a safety professional, patient, effective, and clear communicator with demonstrated problem-solving skills.

The schedule is based on a 40-hour work week. The work hours will be scheduled according to the school's needs, with the regular expected schedule of 2 : 00 p.m. 10 : 00 p.m. on school days. This is an exempt role with an immediate start date. This position reports to the Director of Safety & Security / Director of Operations & Capital Management.

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To) :

• Enforce comprehensive safety and security policies and procedures, including emergency management and response, risk and accident prevention, visitor management, asset protection, fire prevention, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate with School personnel to create a culture of safety by integrating safety, security, and emergency preparedness measures into the School's daily practices in a manner supportive of all individuals and departments.
• Conduct safety, security, and emergency preparedness training sessions for students and employees, coordinating with local law enforcement as appropriate.
• Assisting with the oversight of the security officers' team.
• Cover the security management duties for special events and large school functions.
• Conduct and maintain accurate records of required fire and safety drills.
• Foster strong relationships with and serve as liaison to police, fire, medical, and other public safety officials.
• Conduct safety, security, and emergency preparedness assessments of facilities.
• Assure school safety compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Receive and review all reports of suspicious or criminal activity on school grounds; maintain statistics and conduct appropriate investigations.
• Coordinate with appropriate school personnel to ensure proper safety and security measures for outside programs that are held in the Schoolhouse.
• Respond to all off-hours emergencies at the schoolhouse as needed (fire alarm, burglar alarm, etc) and provide reports to Head of School, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, Director of Operations & Capital Management, and Director of Safety & Security.
• Perform administrative duties in support of the Security & Safety Team.
• Perform duties as designated or requested by the Director of Safety & Security, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, and the Director of Operations & Capital Management.

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Salary :

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https : / / www.nightingale.org / careers.

About The Nightingale-Bamford School : Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School's mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls' minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale's commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School's employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.