Director of Safety & SecurityAssistant Director of Facilities & Campus Operations

Position Summary

The Director of Safety & Security / Assistant Director of Facilities & Campus Operations is a key operational leader responsible for overseeing campus safety and security transportation and event logistics while supporting the broader facilities and operations portfolio of the School. This role ensures a safe secure and well-coordinated campus environment for students faculty staff and visitors.

In addition to managing the Safety & Security Department this position partners closely with the Director of Facilities & Campus Operations on daily operations planning staffing and project executionand serves as Acting Director when the Director is off-campus.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Campus Safety & Security Leadership

Develop implement and oversee the strategic vision and associated policies and procedures for campus safety and security.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all security matters including threat assessments emergency response and coordination with county police and public safety agencies.

Supervise security staff oversee scheduling ensure appropriate campus coverage and design ongoing professional training.

Manage and review surveillance systems access control systems and visitor management protocols.

Conduct regular safety audits risk assessments and internal investigations when appropriate.

Ensure compliance with all federal state and local safety regulations.

Maintain strong relationships with community partners including law enforcement fire and EMS.

2. Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response

Lead the development and ongoing refinement of emergency response and crisis management plans.

Coordinate campus-wide drills (fire lockdown evacuation) and faculty/staff/student training.

Oversee emergency communications systems and collaborate with Technology and Communications on system reliability and messaging protocols/programs.

3. Event Logistics & Campus Use Management

Coordinate event logistics across academic athletic arts advancement and auxiliary programs.

Ensure proper staffing security parking and traffic flow plans for high-profile or large-scale events.

Oversee event setup and breakdown in collaboration with custodial maintenance and operations staff.

Manage weather contingency planning for events in partnership with School leadership.

4. Transportation Oversight

In collaboration with the Transportation Manager ensure the effective daily operations of the schools transportation services including driver scheduling/supervision and vehicle coordinator for school programs.

Oversees the schools bus fleet including maintenance and repairs route effectiveness budgeting and procurement and safety/compliance.

Ensure compliance with vehicle safety inspection and training requirements.

Manage traffic control operations for drop-off pick-up and special events.

5. Facilities & Operations Support

Support the Director of Facilities & Campus Operations in day-to-day oversight of maintenance grounds custodial housing and logistics operations.

Assist with work order management follow-up inspections scheduling and staff coordination.

Support vendor oversight contractor scheduling and small capital projects as needed.

Serve as Acting Director of Facilities & Campus Operations when the Director is off campus.

Assist in budget development and ongoing management related to all safety security and operational functions.

6. Community Engagement & Training

Build strong positive relationships with students faculty parents and staff to promote a culture of safety and belonging.

Provide training to faculty and staff on emergency procedures incident response and campus safety expectations.

Serve as a visible presence on campus modeling professionalism and calm under pressure.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in law enforcement military or a related field with specific experience in security leadership.

Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to supervise diverse operational teams.

Extensive knowledge of security systems emergency protocols and risk management.

Eligibility for SRO or SPO commission in Maryland preferred.

Active Shooter/ALICE or similar certification.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Ability to manage multiple operational functions in a fast-paced school environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in facilities transportation oversight event operations or campus operations.

Experience in an independent school or higher-education environment.

Bachelors degree and/or related experience in public safety operations criminal justice or a related field.

Experience with logistic management systems.

Personal Attributes

High integrity sound judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Strong relationship-builder with excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

Able to lead others constructively and hold to high standards

Commitment to Landons mission and values.

Collaborative proactive and solutions-oriented.

Physical Requirements

Ability to patrol campus and respond quickly to incidents.

Ability to lift 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

Significant walking standing or movement across campus.

Ability to detain individuals when necessary for safety.

Landon offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health dental and vision coverage an attractive 403(b) retirement plan professional development opportunities tuition remission and discounts to Landon Summer free lunch and much more.