Director of Health & Safety

Erie Catholic School System (ECSS)

Job TITLE: DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & SAFETY

Reports to: ECSS PRESIDENT

INDIRECT REPORTS TO: ECSS PRINCIPALS AND DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

Position status: FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT

Position Summary:

The Director of Health and Safety will oversee the campus safety officers and is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety and security protocols to ensure the well-being of students, staff, and visitors across all campuses and the Erie Catholic Office (ECO). This role works in close collaboration with all leadership teams across the campuses; more specifically, the technology and facilities management teams to assess risks, maintain safe environments, and respond to emergencies effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of successful experience in school safety, law enforcement, emergency management, or a similar role.
• Ideally, should be a practicing Catholic but not required. Regardless, must be willing to attend all school functions, including religious activities.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and decisive during emergencies.
• Demonstrated adherence to the highest moral standards.
• Committed to the ECSS mission, vision, and philosophy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive school safety and security plans in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review and update regularly safety protocols, including emergency response procedures and crisis management plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities on school campuses.
• Coordinate and manage all drills for fire, lockdowns, active threats, and other emergencies.
• Serve as the direct contact for and management of any outsourced health and safety contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during safety-related incidents or emergencies.
• Develop and maintain communication plans for emergencies, ensuring all staff are informed.
• Provide safety and security training for staff, students, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of safety and awareness throughout the school community.
• Work closely with school administrators, staff, and local law enforcement agencies to enhance school safety measures.
• Act as a liaison with first responders, health agencies, and community partners.
• Oversee security systems, including cameras, alarms, and visitor management systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of school facilities to ensure safety standards are met.
• Maintain detailed records of incidents, drills, and safety evaluations, providing reports to administration and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to work cross-functionally and build partnerships with ECSS Technology and Facilities teams to achieve safety objectives.
• Collaborate with the ECSS Technology and Facilities leadership to develop and maintain comprehensive safety and security plans for all campuses.
• Coordinate training and drills for staff and students in collaboration with facilities and building principals, faculty, and staff. 
• Provide safety-related talks/workshops/trainings, for students, faculty, staff, and/or parents, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate presence at campus events as directed by the ECSS President.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of comprehensive safety laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of best safety practices in an educational setting.
• Skill in active listening and communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in organizational and time management. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in planning and delivering safety trainings for ECSS stakeholders.
• Skill in developing positive interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
• Skill in developing positive interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in working collaboratively.
• Skill in utilization of job-appropriate technologies.

Work Conditions:

• Required to work in campus settings, with frequent movement between buildings, and in a professional office.
• Required to work occasional evenings and weekends for trainings, meetings, or emergency responses.
• Required travel among school campuses, parishes, and sites outside of the Erie area necessitates the incumbent to have a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Required to manage moderate to high levels of stress.
• All Erie Catholic positions require on-campus attendance; remote work and flexible scheduling options are not offered.

Property and Confidentiality Requirements:

All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment, actual products, and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the ECSS. It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to the ECSS upon termination of employment from the ECSS. In addition, the person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about students, faculty, and staff; programs and services; and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of Erie Catholic’s employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

ECSS is committed to equal employment opportunity and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age handicap, or any other classification protected by the federal, state, or local laws.