Overview

Overview

At Ascend, we seek a security director who can plan, direct, and coordinate activities related to the protection, safeguarding, and security of students, employees, campus visitors, as well as school assets and property. The individual manages and supervises the daily operations of the security team and advises, makes recommendations, and assists in the formulation of goals and objectives as they relate to safety, security, and risk management. The security director designs, implements, and monitors security, safety, and risk management policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

We look for safety personnel who are excited to embrace a restorative approach to discipline and who believe that family and community partnerships are crucial. We value leaders with a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence. Above all, we look for leaders who are passionate and committed to urban education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap in Brooklyn.

Why extraordinary professionals choose Ascend

Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,700 students in 15 schools across Brooklyn—New York’s most populous borough. Our undertaking is to lead our students on a great intellectual adventure, provide them with an exceptional college preparatory education, and place them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.

We guide our students to think critically and independently and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students’ natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. Even our school buildings are designed to reflect our high aspirations for teaching and learning and the notable accomplishments that occur within our walls.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes.

Our school buildings

We believe that our school buildings should reflect the incredible accomplishments that happen within their walls. All Ascend schools are housed in inviting, newly renovated buildings where every detail is chosen to communicate our aspirations for teaching and learning. See where we work.

Responsibilities

  • Coach, develop, and train the security team in order to maintain the safety of students, staff, and the facilities with an emphasis on guest services, building relationships, and fostering a positive school culture
  • Ensure all Ascend campuses maintain compliance with local laws, permitting regulations, and Certificates of Occupancy
  • Establish staff development plans and a robust training program that includes topics such as customer service, workplace safety, best building practices, equipment use and emergency management
  • Serve as liaison and maintain positive relationships with law enforcement agencies in the community
  • Institute and enforce emergency operating procedures
  • Assist the Assistant Principal of Operations and Security in follow-up investigations of incidents and recommend appropriate action
  • Assist the Assistant Principal of Operations and Security in coordinating campus events and planning staffing needs. Be present at large scale events to ensure a safe and secure assembly and departure
  • Partner with the network director of operations to deliver school-wide training on safety, security policies, and procedures at the start of each academic year
  • Conduct and document periodic site surveys of the campus to identify any dangerous or unsafe conditions and the follow-up with the facilities team to ensure that the condition is corrected
  • Serve as the interim incident commander in emergency situations that involve schools in the building
  • Be present during or dispatch appropriate personnel in emergency situations involving students or staff
  • Suggest external professional development opportunities for his/herself and security staff
  • Properly deescalate or offer intervention during emergency situations involving students
  • Ensure all aspects of the safety plan are followed with fidelity during drills
  • Manage the security master schedule to include the daily schedule of all assigned security personnel
  • Analyze school-wide systems on a regular basis and makes suggestions and recommendations when appropriate to increase safety when needed
  • Demonstrate and abide by Ascend’s core values and operating principles

Staff and Reporting Relationships

The security director reports directly to the network director of operations.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years experience in law enforcement or security field may serve as a substitute for a bachelor’s degree
  • Law enforcement or public safety experience; preferably experience with children
  • Valid NYS security guard license
  • Well-versed in safety and security management best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a successful team
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Strong time-management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight turnaround time
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders about deliverables and requests
  • Ability to self-manage in a highly professional work environment

Diversity at Ascend

Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

Compensation

Ascend offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please visit www.ascendschools.org/careers to learn more about the benefits of working at Ascend.

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