Campus Security Manager

Job Description

SI Placement is conducting a search for an experienced Campus Security Manager to oversee security operations for an exciting state of the art campus located in the Bronx.

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This individual will be responsible for maintaining a secure, welcoming environment for students, employees, families, and visitors. The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage daily security operations, emergency preparedness, contracted personnel, incident response, and campus security technology.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee and manage the day-to-day campus security operations during and after school hours.
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• Oversee physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, alerting, and visitor management.
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• Manage emergency protocols, drills, training, and incident response.
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• Serve as the campus incident commander and lead post-incident reviews.
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• Supervise contracted security personnel and monitor vendor performance.
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• Oversee security planning for student arrival, dismissal, and campus traffic.
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• Use data and incident trends to identify risks and improve operations.
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• Partner closely with campus leadership, first responders and the community to strengthen security awareness and preparedness.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree required.
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• At least five to eight years of experience leading security, emergency management, campus operations, or public safety in a complex environment.
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• Experience supervising contracted security personnel.
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• Demonstrated emergency-preparedness and incident-response leadership.
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• Experience managing access-control, surveillance, and related security systems.
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• Strong operational and project-management skills.
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• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, accountable, and committed to creating a secure environment that supports the campus community.