Description:
Job Title: Security Operations Manager
Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Reports To: Vice President for Finance and Operations
Typical Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexibility to support occasional after-hours events
Salary Range: 80,000 to 100,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program, Professional Development, Needs Based Tuition Assistance
Location: Redmond, WA
Your Role.
The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our team! The Security Operations Manager role plays a vital part in fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors across campus. The ideal candidate will take a proactive and visible approach to campus safety, support emergency preparedness efforts, and help ensure that policies and procedures are carried out with consistency and professionalism. As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school.
Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.
Bear Creek is a vibrant, mission driven community where faculty and staff are deeply invested in both student growth and one another. The school offers a supportive, collaborative environment where adults are encouraged to learn, serve, and grow alongside students. Rooted in a Christian classical tradition, Bear Creek provides a purposeful and enriching setting where your work contributes to something meaningful each day. Joining Bear Creek means becoming part of a caring community that values excellence, fosters strong relationships, and is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Campus Safety
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Provide morning and afternoon parking lot supervision to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
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Oversee campus access points and visitor check-in procedures
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Manage and maintain the campus card access system
- Monitor and support the campus camera system
- Maintain a visible safety presence across multiple campuses
- Enforce school safety policies and procedures in a consistent and professional manner
- Provide safety support for school events, athletic activities, and after-hours functions as assigned
Emergency Preparedness
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Oversee and maintain the school’s emergency operations plan
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Coordinate and conduct emergency drills and related training for staff and students in accordance with best practices and state standards
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Manage annual fire safety requirements, including planning and compliance coordination
- Build and maintain relationships with local emergency management, law enforcement and fire departments
- Oversee communication systems, including handheld radios, to ensure operational readiness
- Coordinate inspections and maintenance of fire panels, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers
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Maintain and update the Emergency Operations Plan, including procedures and assigned roles
- Manage emergency supplies and inventory; provide recommendations for improvements
- Communicate safety concerns clearly and professionally
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Proactively identify and address campus safety concerns to mitigate risk
Supervisory Responsibilities
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
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Knowledge of Incident Command System preferred
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Prior Experience in law enforcement, military service, campus security, or private security required
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Training in emergency response, de-escalation, or crisis management preferred
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Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Experience in school or youth-centered environment preferred
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Currently held CPR and First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date)
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position
Critical Performance Competencies
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Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
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Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
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Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
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Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements
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Maintain confidentiality and security of information.
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Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
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Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
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Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
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Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct
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Must exercise a high degree of professionalism with sound judgement, awareness, and discretion
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Demonstrated ability to motivate and interact effectively within a large community
- Ability to meet deadlines
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and walk the campus for extended periods of time
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds if necessary
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Capacity to remain alert and attentive throughout assigned shifts
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