Position Summary

The Director of Safety & Security / Assistant Director of Facilities & Campus Operations is a key operational leader responsible for overseeing campus safety and security, transportation, and event logistics while supporting the broader facilities and operations portfolio of the School. This role ensures a safe, secure, and well-coordinated campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

In addition to managing the Safety & Security Department, this position partners closely with the Director of Facilities & Campus Operations on daily operations, planning, staffing, and project execution—and serves as Acting Director when the Director is off-campus.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Campus Safety & Security Leadership

· Develop, implement, and oversee the strategic vision and associated policies and procedures for campus safety and security.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for all security matters, including threat assessments, emergency response, and coordination with county police and public safety agencies.

· Supervise security staff, oversee scheduling, ensure appropriate campus coverage, and design ongoing professional training.

· Manage and review surveillance systems, access control systems, and visitor management protocols.

· Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations when appropriate.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.

· Maintain strong relationships with community partners, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS.

2. Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response

· Lead the development and ongoing refinement of emergency response and crisis management plans.

· Coordinate campus-wide drills (fire, lockdown, evacuation) and faculty/staff/student training.

· Oversee emergency communications systems and collaborate with Technology and Communications on system reliability and messaging protocols/programs.

3. Event Logistics & Campus Use Management

· Coordinate event logistics across academic, athletic, arts, advancement, and auxiliary programs.

· Ensure proper staffing, security, parking, and traffic flow plans for high-profile or large-scale events.

· Oversee event setup and breakdown in collaboration with custodial, maintenance, and operations staff.

· Manage weather contingency planning for events in partnership with School leadership.

4. Transportation Oversight

· In collaboration with the Transportation Manager, ensure the effective daily operations of the school’s transportation services, including driver scheduling/supervision and vehicle coordinator for school programs.

· Oversees the school’s bus fleet, including maintenance and repairs, route effectiveness, budgeting and procurement, and safety/compliance.

· Ensure compliance with vehicle safety, inspection, and training requirements.

· Manage traffic control operations for drop-off, pick-up, and special events.

5. Facilities & Operations Support

· Support the Director of Facilities & Campus Operations in day-to-day oversight of maintenance, grounds, custodial, housing, and logistics operations.

· Assist with work order management, follow-up inspections, scheduling, and staff coordination.

· Support vendor oversight, contractor scheduling, and small capital projects as needed.

· Serve as Acting Director of Facilities & Campus Operations when the Director is off campus.

· Assist in budget development and ongoing management related to all safety, security, and operational functions.

6. Community Engagement & Training

· Build strong, positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, and staff to promote a culture of safety and belonging.

· Provide training to faculty and staff on emergency procedures, incident response, and campus safety expectations.

· Serve as a visible presence on campus, modeling professionalism and calm under pressure.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum 5 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or a related field, with specific experience in security leadership.

· Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to supervise diverse operational teams.

· Extensive knowledge of security systems, emergency protocols, and risk management.

· Eligibility for SRO or SPO commission in Maryland preferred.

· Active Shooter/ALICE or similar certification.

· Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

· Ability to manage multiple operational functions in a fast-paced school environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in facilities, transportation oversight, event operations, or campus operations.

· Experience in an independent school or higher-education environment.

· Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in public safety, operations, criminal justice, or a related field.

· Experience with logistic management systems.

Personal Attributes

· High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Strong relationship-builder with excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

· Able to lead others constructively and hold to high standards

· Commitment to Landon’s mission and values.

· Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to patrol campus and respond quickly to incidents.

· Ability to lift 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

· Significant walking, standing, or movement across campus.

· Ability to detain individuals when necessary for safety.

About Landon School

Landon School is an independent school for boys in grades 3–12, located on a beautiful 75-acre campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Landon School is committed to the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys. We challenge and inspire them to think deeply, individually, and broadly; to live with respect and honor; and to grow into healthy, well-rounded men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference in the world around them. Since its founding in 1929, Landon has encouraged boys to become their best selves with our commitment to a teacher-coach-mentor model of instruction, our caring and dedicated faculty, and our robust co-curricular program.

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