Security Operations Manager

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

• Provide morning and afternoon parking lot supervision to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow 
• Oversee campus access points and visitor check-in procedures 
• 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 

• Oversee and maintain the school’s emergency operations plan 
• Coordinate and conduct emergency drills and related training for staff and students in accordance with best practices and state standards 
• 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 
• 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 
• Proactively identify and address campus safety concerns to mitigate risk

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None 

• High school diploma or equivalent required 
• Knowledge of Incident Command System preferred 
• Prior Experience in law enforcement, military service, campus security, or private security required 
• Training in emergency response, de-escalation, or crisis management preferred 
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Experience in school or youth-centered environment preferred 
• 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) 
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position 

Critical Performance Competencies  

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization 
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others 
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas 
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements 
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information. 
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results 
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks 
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed 
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct 
• Must exercise a high degree of professionalism with sound judgement, awareness, and discretion 
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and interact effectively within a large community  
• Ability to meet deadlines 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to stand and walk the campus for extended periods of time 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds if necessary 
• Capacity to remain alert and attentive throughout assigned shifts 

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