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Director of Safety & Security

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:
Cambridge Public Schools, in partnership with our families and community, will provide all students with rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning as well as the social, emotional, and academic supports each student needs to achieve their goals and post-secondary success as engaged community members. CPS students and staff, as members of a learning organization engaged in continuous improvement, will demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace risk taking and innovation.

About 8,000 students choose Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) each year, and our diverse student enrollment continues to rise. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The structure of our school system supports the developmental growth of students over time. Twelve small elementary schools feed into five "Upper School" programs, bringing together enough students to allow for greater choice and differentiation without sacrificing the safe feeling of a relatively small environment. The Upper Schools then feed into one high school, the eclectic and innovative Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

The Role:
Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Safety and Security oversees a department of nine (9) safety officers and one administrative support position. With primary responsibility for a comprehensive safety program encompassing all 18 schools in the district, this position is a key role in ensuring that the Cambridge Public Schools is equipped to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all children and staff.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Directly supervises all aspects of the Safety and Security Department for Cambridge Public Schools.
  • Updates and coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program.
  • Participates in the development and maintenance of a district level crisis response plan.
  • Serves as a liaison to Cambridge Police Department (CPD) to coordinate the daily operation of the Youth Resource Officer (YRO) program and other law enforcement issues on school grounds.
  • Interacts and advises all PK-5, 6-8 and high school principals in the development of individual school crisis management/emergency response plans as part of each school's safety plan.
  • Directs/coordinates the periodic assessment/audit of school facilities and grounds to determine safety and security issues.
  • Coordinates with site-based administrators and the Facilities Department to address and correct safety/security issues in school buildings or on school grounds.
  • Implements training programs pertaining to matters of safety and security for site-based administrators and bus supervisors.
  • Coordinates security coverage for out of school athletic and social events.
  • Works directly with local law enforcement agencies during critical incident situations and follow-up.
  • Receives all reports of criminal incidents occurring on school property and maintains statistics regarding this information.
  • Communicates with other school systems on matters related to school safety.
  • Liaison to court, State Law Enforcement Agencies including District Attorney's Office.
Your Skill Set:
As an applicant for Director of Safety and Security you may possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
  • 5+ years experience serving as liaison to external agencies, including but not limited to law enforcement, community partners, and emergency responders.
  • Previous experience supervising team members distributed across multiple locations.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field including education, counseling, management, or public safety preferred. Master's degree in a similar field a plus.
  • Previous leadership experience in an educational, public safety or other governmental organization, including human services and youth programs.
  • Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand competing points of view.
Terms of Employment: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Salary: $108,830 - $122,436

How to Join Our Team:
Applications requested by June 14, 2019, however, positions may be considered open until filled. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

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