Job Description

The Chapin School, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is a renowned all-girls K-12 independent day school . Our mission is to provide an exceptional educational experience in a supportive and secure environment that encourages leadership, integrity, and respect. As we continue to foster a safe and inclusive community, we seek a dedicated professional to lead our security efforts.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website , mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion .

Position Summary:

The Director of Security is a 12 month position, responsible for the overall safety and security of The Chapin School’s students, professional community, parents, guardians, and visitors. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, this position plays a critical role in developing and implementing comprehensive security protocols, emergency preparedness plans, and risk management strategies. The Director will maintain a visible and welcoming presence across the school. The Director will walk the buildings regularly, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of all locations, staying attuned to activities, and becoming a familiar, approachable resource for the school community.   

As a part of a small, collaborative team, the Director will work closely with the Facilities Department and other community members to ensure seamless campus operations and will be required to manage security logistics for evening and weekend events as needed. The Director will be on call and available for emergencies at all times.  The responsibilities of the position require that the Director has the ability to respond to incidents across the school buildings, ensuring swift and effective action when necessary.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Security Leadership: Develop, implement, and communicate security policies, protocols, and emergency procedures to ensure the safety of the school community.

• Crisis Management and Emergency Response:  Serve as the first point of contact for security incidents during school hours as well as off hours, coordinating responses and ensuring clear and prompt communication to senior leadership. 

• Event Security: Expected to plan security staffing and to be onsite during school events including those on evenings and weekends

• Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify security vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.

• Emergency Preparedness: Lead the design, training, school-wide presentations  and execution of emergency response plans, conducting drills and ensuring the school is ready to respond to various incidents (e.g., lockdowns, fire, and evacuation). 

• Security Team Management: Lead small team of security personnel including, training, supervising, and evaluating staff as needed in order to ensure effectiveness of the team.

• Transportation: Oversee student transportation services.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Facilities Department and other school leaders to coordinate day-to-day security operations and ensure proper coverage during school hours and events.  

• Community Engagement: Build positive relationships with students, professional community, parents, visitors and neighbors including community groups to resolve safety and security matters related to the school

• Law Enforcement Liaison: Maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement, emergency services, and other external security resources.

• Security Technology Oversight: Oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms) to ensure up-to-date and effective security measures.

• Compliance: Ensure that all security policies adhere to relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations.

• Physical Readiness & Presence: Conduct multiple walkthroughs of the building daily to stay informed about ongoing activities, upcoming events, and potential security concerns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in security management

• Experience managing security for large events and coordinating team resources for evening and weekend shifts

• Available to be on call and available 24/7 for emergency situations

• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the school’s event schedule

• Demonstrated Leadership skills with proven ability to manage and motivate security personnel

• Experience in emergency preparedness, crisis management, and risk mitigation.

• Ability to work independently on school safety initiatives and see them through to fruition

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and approachable style and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

• Proficiency with security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms) and up-to-date knowledge of security technologies

• Proficiency with the google suite microsoft suite

• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for school safety and security.

• Must be physically capable of responding quickly to emergencies, walking the 12 story building multiple times per day, climbing stairs, and handling physically demanding situations

• Must also have the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds and, if necessary, safely restrain individuals to maintain a secure environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting

• Degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field. 

• Certifications in security or emergency management

The salary will be commensurate with experience, the range is $135,000-$150,000 annually.

About The Chapin School

OUR MISSION The Chapin School is dedicated to empowering a diverse, ambitious and resolute community of young women to thrive and lead in their world. Guided by our motto, Fortiter et Recte, Chapin considers bravery, compassion, service and respect for self and others to be fundamental values. We believe that equity, inclusion and collaboration are critical to personal growth. By advancing and deepening each student’s agency, confidence and resilience within an affirming and joyful learning environment, Chapin strives to ensure that each student is emboldened to pursue distinction as a leader and contributing citizen. ABOUT US The Chapin School, founded in 1901, is an independent, all-girls day school in New York City currently serving 802 students K–12. Chapin’s signature Focus Forward strategic plan, which guided our work for more than a decade, intensified Chapin’s historic commitment to offering the most challenging academic curriculum while also teaching the social, emotional and other skills that will set the stage for its students’ success in this century. Chapin’s institutional priorities continue to be imbued with the spirit of Focus Forward. We have fine-tuned our ... articulation of the School’s purpose as we approach the third decade of the 21st century. A forward-focused learning community whose symbol is a wheel will never cease to strive toward achieving its vision of cultivating in girls the skills and attributes that will allow them to be brave for themselves and for others. UNDER ONE ROOF Chapin’s single building provides a unified learning environment under one roof for all students, the 128 faculty members who teach them and the 85 staff members who support all other aspects of school life. An ambitious construction project to be completed in 2020 will feature an entire floor dedicated to the arts and a gymnasium with suspended running track—all with spectacular views of our urban location. The Hayot Center for Innovation, to open in 2020, will provide our entire learning community the opportunity to extend our commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry-based investigations and explorations, deepening students’ interests through experimentation, invention and the development of out-of-the-box solutions to complex issues. Our vibrant, inspiring and welcoming new spaces will further our commitment to a forward- focused learning environment that enables all students to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century to the best of their abilities. With these exciting new spaces as a canvas, we renew our pledge to develop curriculum and pedagogy that reflect current research and best practices, always placing each student at the center of her own learning.

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