Security Coordinator

The Security Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and supervising school buildings and grounds and all security functions both during and after normal school hours. The primary emphasis in this position is to ensure the security of the students, staff, parents and visitors.  The Security Coordinator is responsible to keep abreast of new security risks, applicable related laws and related funding opportunities.  The Security Coordinator implements and monitors security policies/emergency protocols, procedures and programs; complies with federal, state and local legal regulations; and exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities and other activities as assigned.  This position, under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School, will require independent judgment, surveillance skills, and a deep attention to detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Protect and assist all persons on CGPS property. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points
• Management of the security and reception staff which includes but is not limited to:
  • Development of work schedules
  • Approval of electronic timesheets in Paycom and completion of OT/Additional hour spreadsheet
  • Consistent review of overtime, making all attempts to reduce overtime if possible
  • Delegating tasks and special projects 
  • Conducting weekly security meetings
  • Develop departmental goals and complete annual evaluations for all staff
• Provide coverage of all security personnel responsibilities when needed
• Maintenance of security staff files; includes licensing, training, resume, certifications etc.
• During emergency situation, the Security Coordinator will alert the emergency team, keeping all necessary parties informed and liaising with first responders when needed
• Point of contact for all after hour emergencies related to the fire and police departments
• Establish working relationship with nearby building management, Police and Fire departments
• Submit all paperwork and appropriate documentation for NYS security related grants annually 
• Consistently monitoring security camera (CCTV) footage to ensure adherence with safety protocols 
• Assists the Director of HR with recruitment, interviewing and hiring of new security personnel and provides orientation for all new employees of the Security Department
• Schedules and conducts all announced and unannounced fire drills for all school buildings in compliance with NYC requirements.
• Management of Ruvna system  including scheduling drills, confirmation of check in’s (students & faculty/staff) and communication with security staff, faculty & parents
• Communicates security and transportation information with faculty & staff, parents and neighborhood residents 
• Management of student transportation needs including but not limited to:
  • Managing public & private bus services/vendors
  • Assigning Omni Cards for eligible students
  • Booking transportation and additional security if needed for field trips for Grammar & Middle Schools
• Manages the parking voucher system for faculty and staff.
• Create CGPS ID’s for faculty, staff and parents as well as assign permissions for appropriate locations.
• Review of Veracross event requests and manage setup and take down of events
• Make written and/or oral recommendations to the Assistant Head of School as necessary/required concerning the operation of the Security Department
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Head or Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• All security personnel must be certified or quickly obtain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED at a minimum of every two years
• Security Coordinator must hold or quickly obtain a current FDNY F07 Certificate of Fitness (Emergency Drill Conductor)
• May need to lift approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to operate CCTV (security camera) systems and emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, walkies, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols

WORK HOURS:

• Work 40 hours a week with occasional weekend/evening work as needed
• Salaried exempt position

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position will be $100,000 - $120,000 based on completed degree programs and experience.  

We also offer a warm and supportive culture as well as exceptional benefits including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee only coverage
• Free vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
• 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full time service
• Basic Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Low cost additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
• Additional Aflac policies
• Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
• Discounted parking
• Generous holiday schedule, sick, vacation and personal time

CGPS MISSION STATEMENT:

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).