POSITION:Manager – Safety and Security
REPORTS TO:Director of Safety and Security
POSITION TYPE: 12-month
START DATE: Immediate
COMPENSATION: $60,818-$72,981, Home Office Grade 5
At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.
Some quick stats about us:
- 21,000 Students
- 2,600 Team Members
- 16 Secondary Campuses
- 12 Elementary Campuses
- 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
- 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
- 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
- 85% First-Generation College Students
- Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report
We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.
THE OPPORTUNITY
YES Prep seeks a dynamic Manager of Safety and Securitywith a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships
To put it simply, you will play an integral role in keeping schools safe and secure, accident free, and leading in high-stress situations while using the skills necessary to execute drills, train staff and students, and become an addition to the school community.
THE ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include
- Actively supporting the mission of educational excellence and pathways to college by ensuring safe access to facilities for all staff and students;
- Proactively identifying and reporting campus security gaps to management;
- Participating, facilitating, and observing of drills and emergency procedures;
- Investigating incidents and auditing security protocols as assigned;
- Providing a controlled environment to facilitate the best learning outcomes;
- Using and implementing security related technology and programs;
- Ensuring safety and security permits, inspections, required maintenance, training and documentation are up to date for district facilities and systems;
- Building and maintaining vendor relationships to ensure timely service;
- Coordinating repair and maintenance with contracted vendors for safety and security systems;
- Maintaining campus security features such as access control, locks and keys, staff and student IDs, emergency response systems, radios, etc.;
- Sourcing and comparing vendor quotes and making a recommendation to the Director of Safety and Security to support responsible budget management
- Working nights and/or weekends as required
- Additional duties as assigned.
THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are
THE MUST HAVES
- An associate's degree or equivalent coursework hours
- 2-3 years of experience inSafety or Security,or Operations-related functions
- Strong computer skills and proven ability to write clear, accurate reports
- Ability to obtain information and gather all facts before reaching a conclusion
- Mindset to focus on prevention and empathy
- Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
- Demonstrated ability to work on a team
- A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
- Strong self-awareness and ability to take initiative
THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS
·Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
·Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
·Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
·Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
·Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth
THE NICE TO HAVES
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Educationor Electronic Technology, or equivalent military training and experience
- Military or Law Enforcement background
- First responder training/background
- Experience with access control system functionality; card readers, door contacts, motion sensors, egress requirements, badging, user profiles, and system configuration
- Experience with school-based video surveillance systems and associated software; cameras, video retrieval and playback, and camera adjustment and replacement
- Experience with mechanical door hardware; locksets, cores, crash-bars, and key system hierarchy management
- Experience with Fire Alarm systems; pull stations, alarm panels, horn/strobes, fire pumps, backflow preventers, and inspection/ permitting processes
- Experience with gate operators; Fire Department access, scheduling, and electro-mechanical operation
- Experience with Genetec or similar VMS including profile management and system recovery
- Knowledge and understanding of state requirements related to school safety
THE PERKS
- Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
- Health and Supplemental Insurance– A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental,Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
- Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
- Paid Time Off– Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar
- Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
- Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development
YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
