Director of Campus Security

New Trier Township High School District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.newtrier.k12.il.us

Phone:

• 847-784-2671

Email:

• andradee@nths.net

Application Deadline:

• 05/30/26

Salary:

• $120,000 - $140,000

  Manage Benefits

Position Details

Assignment:

Full-Time

Location:

Winnetka Campus (Frequent travel to Northfield Campus and other locations, day and evening supervision)

Reports to:

Winnetka Campus Principal /Assistant Superintendent

Supervises:

Campus Safety Staff

Start Date:

Upon Selection; No later than July 1, 2026

Position Overview:

The Director of Campus Safety is a strategic and operational leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that protect the safety and security of students, staff, and district property. This role collaborates with district and building administration to ensure a safe learning environment; develops a comprehensive professional development plan for safety and support personnel; and co-leads with Winnetka Campus Principal /Assistant Superintendent in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of a district-wide Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for all school sites. The Director works closely with Physical Plant Services and Technology to select, administer, and maintain security-related hardware and systems, and serves as the primary liaison between the district and external public safety agencies.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Position Responsibilities:

Campus Security Department Management:

School and Leadership Responsibilities:

Security Planning and Coordination:

• Facilitate the annual review of the District Emergency Operations Plan with the Safety and Security Committee and local police and fire representatives to meet statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all mandatory School Safety Drills:
• Building Evacuation (Fire/Hazardous Materials/Bomb Threat)
• Bus Evacuation
• Severe Weather/Shelter in Place (Tornado)
• Lockdown  Drill (Run, Hide, Fight) within the first 90 days of school
• Coordinate, oversee, and document safety drills at all campuses, ensuring they are planned and conducted in collaboration with local Fire Department personnel in compliance with state requirements.
• Visit all campuses and off-site district athletic facilities frequently to assess implementation of safety measures and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct annual security audits of all district facilities and present findings to the Safety and Security Committee.
• Write and submit applications for safety and security grant opportunities.
• Lead new safety and security initiatives (procedures, equipment, and facility improvements), coordinating with Physical Plant Services and Technology.
• Oversee campus parking (including assignment of spaces) and campus traffic (including traffic plans for school days and special events, and related staff training).
• Oversee the planning, logistics, and crowd control for large school events and athletic contests (before, during, and after school hours) at both campuses.
• Oversee scheduling and security coverage for summer programs.
• Respond, in collaboration with administration, to any threats reported through the district’s “Trev Tips” online reporting system. 

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