Director of Campus Safety

Applications Accepted Starting 8/24/26

Application Review Starting 9/7/26

The Director of Campus Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for the safety, security, and overall well-being of the Miss Hall’s School community, an independent boarding school serving approximately 180 students in a year-round, 24/7 residential campus environment. This position develops and implements effective strategies to promote the safety and security of the Miss Hall’s School community. Guided by expertise in campus safety management and possessing strong communication skills, the Director facilitates internal and external partnerships to provide leadership in emergency preparedness, incident response, and safety planning. Miss Hall’s School is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff and encourages applicants who bring a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work.

Miss Hall’s School inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity.

At Miss Hall’s School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem-solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. We foster cross-cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community.

  Responsibilities:

• Provide vision, direction, and daily leadership to the Department of Campus Safety, which includes full and part-time officers.
• Foster officer development through feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee departmental administrative functions, including budgeting, work scheduling, and fleet management (maintenance and usage).

• Maintain, update, and implement all campus protocols for safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
• Design and deliver safety/emergency training and coordinate drills for the department and community as required by law or plan protocols.
• Serve on-call, 24/7, as the primary emergency escalation contact.
• Serve as a liaison to local city authorities, public safety officials, and external community stakeholders.
• Collaborate actively with the Student Life Team and Residential Life team to ensure well-being and a positive experience for all students
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a diverse, global community
• Commitment to the Miss Hall’s School Mission and Core Values

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least 7 years of experience in safety, experience in a student-focused or residential setting preferred
• Associate’s degree required, bachelors preferred with relevant experience in campus safety, public safety, emergency services, or policy drafting.
• Knowledge of state/federal security regulations, safety field trends, and municipal protocols.

• High degree of integrity, discretion, and ethical standards, with strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Strong collaborative approach, with the ability to build trust, respect, and confidence across a diverse campus community.
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills for training delivery and clear community communication.
• Ability to remain composed, exercise critical thinking, and make decisive, informed judgments during high-stress emergency situations.

Research has shown that women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC individuals often do not apply for jobs because they perceive their qualifications as falling short of the listed requirements, even when they may be sufficient. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our primary focus is on identifying the best candidate for the role. We encourage all applicants to interpret the job qualifications broadly and consider how their unique skills and experiences align with the position.

The salary range developed for this position, $85,000 - $95,000 is a combination of NAIS and other competitive benchmarking systems, as well as candidate experience.

Please note, at this time, Miss Hall’s School is unable to sponsor visa applications for candidates for employment in the 2026-27 school year.