Who We Are

Joffe Emergency Services is an all-in-one provider of expert emergency response training, event safety, and security for individuals, schools, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations throughout the country. Our goal is to save lives and prevent emergencies through highly skilled response training that builds trust, demonstrates respect, and empowers learners to apply life-saving techniques to any individual in need, under any circumstances.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Director of Safety and Security to oversee our School Security division at a client’s site in the San Francisco area. The director assists the district with its mission to provide the highest quality of education by providing for the safety and security of all students, staff, and property. The director develops programs and provides services which will promote a safe and orderly environment for all students to thrive and learn.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as Incident Command for all emergencies
• Serves as the school’s liaison to the local Police Department, Fire Department, and other law enforcement and emergency management related agencies
• Be on-call 24/7 to respond to and/or coordinate safety and security emergencies, including weather related events
• Supervise all Campus Safety Officers (CSO’s)
• Serve as subject-matter expert on security and crime related issues and maintain best practice information relative to safety and security
• Create and issue department policies
• Lead Investigations of criminal or other internal matters
• Schedule and lead school required drills- Lockdown, Emergency Evacuation, and Severe Weather Drills
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the schools
• Advise architectural design teams for construction and renovation projects relative to school safety
• In collaboration with School administration, administers the Safety and Security budget to ensure safety and security in the school and by the most cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Assist with Threat Assessments of Students, Staff and Faculty
• Oversee and coordinate the “no trespass” notifications for the school
• Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, school law, Board of Education rules and regulations, School Committee policies and procedures, and contractual obligations; and
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the National Director of Security or their designee.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Some combination of:
• At least three (3) years supervisory experience, including assigning, managing, and evaluating staff
• At least three (3) years demonstrated experience in administrative and program development, preferably in a school environment
• Have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, in safety and/or security including management of security technology systems
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (substitutes for up to 2 years experience)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Ability to plan and present information, including training, to a variety of audiences
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills

• Excellent integrity, professionalism, and exceptional work ethic

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Available for rapid response in emergency, crisis, or weather-related situations

• Experience using and managing access control systems.

• Experience using and managing video recording and camera systems.

• Experience using and managing building entry and visitor management systems.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD/LTD, Life
• 401k Retirement Savings

Salary Range: 95,000-102,500