JOB SUMMARY

Rooted in the Mission of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the School Safety and Security Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment where all students can flourish. This leadership position is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of campus safety, emergency preparedness, and security protocols, while modeling respectful, compassionate engagement with students, staff, families, and visitors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, public safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two-five years supervising adolescents in an educational or comparable setting.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, security services, school safety, or emergency management is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with mental health crisis response or experience collaborating with PERT or similar program is strongly preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Calm and confident demeanor in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict with empathy and effectiveness.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Responsibilities listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.