Job Description

Compensation for full-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more. 

Reports to:  Director of Facilities

Job Summary: 

The Associate Director of Security is part of the Operations Leadership Team and reports to the Director of Facilities. The Associate Director of Security must possess detailed knowledge of current security issues within an independent school setting. This role is responsible for developing, refining, and updating the security policies of the school.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the crisis management program across the campus locations, including:

  • Work with the school-wide and campus based Incident Response teams and campus based staff to ensure there is continuous practice and competency in addressing campus security responses.

  • Work with the Technology team to ensure that notification systems across campuses are operating effectively.

  • Train individuals on the campuses who are responsible for reacting in a crisis; ensure there is a continuous program in place to train individuals throughout the school year.

  • Oversee the process for fire drills on the campuses and coordinate with local fire safety authorities

  • Support response to security issues during the school day and emergencies outside of normal business hours

• Responsible for keys and the access granted within the card key access system, including:

  • Work with the Technology team to ensure that the system provides appropriate access to the specific school community groups.  

• Coordinate with the Technology team on how to provide one-off access.

• Troubleshoot door access issues as they arise.

• Maintain a system to track and issue keys and fobs to individuals.

• Oversees and manages Safety/Security work order requests 

• Leverage functionality within the Security Help Desk work order system and Veracross, as well as the school’s employee and student information system, to manage the various functions of this position.

• Responsible for the organization, planning, and execution of projects related to Safety and Security 

• Create and manage the school’s security budgets

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

Associate Director of Security must have a bachelor's degree or higher in Security, Criminal Justice, or Emergency Management; additional coursework or degree in education, physical education, and/or management helpful. A minimum of 10 years or more years of Security or Law Enforcement or similar experience. A Valid Massachusetts driver's license, First Aid, and CPR certification.  

In addition, the Associate Director of Security will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Presentation of self as a leader within the school community, a person others look to for advice and a sense of calm who is even-headed during emergency situations.

• Commitment to build on one’s own and team’s proficiency in the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with and supervise a diverse group of people, including faculty, students, staff, and other community members.  

• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at one time.

• Represent the institution positively to all internal and external constituents.

• Contribute positively to the overall morale of people within the institution.

• Flexibility with work schedule as this position may require evening and weekend work.

• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and foster relationships internally and externally.

• Proficiency with computers and working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google applications and ability to learn and use access software used by BB&N.

To Apply:  

Please visit the  Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, we strongly encourage all employees to receive at least one of the Pfizer, or Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines before commencing employment.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford. BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N’s mission is to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness in diverse, curious, and motivated students. The School prepares students for lives of principled engagement in their communities and the world. ... At BB&N, we value a diverse and inclusive community that fosters respect for the identities and perspectives of all. The different perspectives and experiences of our students define the fabric of our community and contribute to the growth of the individuals who call BB&N their alma mater and shape the classroom and extracurricular experiences. To have classmates and friends who are different from oneself, to come to truly know the background, experiences, and beliefs of a new friend is to learn more deeply about oneself and our world. There is no more important attribute in the preparation for global citizenship. The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing and understanding, and learning from each other.

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Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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