Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle, is currently recruiting for an assistant director of community safety. They will be responsible for assisting the director of community safety in managing and overseeing the work of community safety on the three Lakeside School campuses in Seattle (two in North Seattle and The Downtown School in Seattle Center). The assistant director of community safety will also be responsible for the supervision of security and community safety personnel. Reporting to the director of community safety, the assistant director of community safety is a full-time year, exempt position with a compensation range of $90,000 - $100,000, based on experience and education.
ResponsibilitiesRecruit, manage, coordinate, train, schedule, and supervise the work of third-party and/or Lakeside’s community safety officers and community safety coordinator.
Assist with fire, building evacuation, shelter-in-place, earthquake, and lockdown drills.
Provide hospitality information, directions, parking, and escort service as needed. Assist with scheduling and administering special event parking and traffic control and safety.
Requirements and QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential duties of this job.
Demonstrated ability to manage and use software and security technology, including door access control, video surveillance systems, and ID card systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with students (ages 10-18), teachers, administrators, fellow employees, parents and guardians, alumni, trustees, and independent contractors.
Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. Candidates will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have had different cultural frameworks.
Familiarity with protocols for communication and working with local, state, and federal law enforcement, life safety, environmental, and public health agencies.
- Candidates must satisfactorily complete three criminal history background checks.
- Candidates must provide proof of vaccination and booster to human resources. Candidates requesting a medical and/or religious exemption should reach out to Human Resources.
Working Conditions and Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the school.
As work is mostly outside, must be able to tolerate and perform duties in extreme, as well as normal, weather conditions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
- The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
Dependent medical and vision subsidy
Retirement with generous employer contribution
Life/disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible spending accounts
Free lunch
Free parking
Bus/bike benefits
Housing assistance program
Reduced facility rentals
Passport Corporate membership
Computer loan program
Paid holidays and vacation
Use of school library and gymnasium
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application. Candidate cover letters should address the following questions: What attracts you to this job opportunity, and why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position in the Lakeside community?
Working At Lakeside
At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
Equity in hiring: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
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