Operations Manager - Security

Los Angeles, California, OUR MISSION Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced and steady Operations Manager - Security to oversee safety and security operations at Milken. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Campus Security, this role manages both Milken Security staff and our contracted security vendor, ensuring all security personnel meet Milken’s standards every day.. The Security Manager supports the Director with emergency preparedness, security technology, investigations, and law enforcement partnerships. The ideal candidate is a calm, visible leader who protects our students, faculty, staff and families while keeping our campus warm and welcoming. RESPONSBILITIES

Lead daily campus security operations, including gates, perimeter, buildings, parking, and student arrival and dismissal

Serve as the primary point of contact for Milken Security staff and our contracted security vendor, holding both to Milken’s standards and the vendor to its contract, staffing levels and service requirements

Write and update post orders for all security personnel, set staff and officer assignments, and address performance concerns, including coaching Milken Security staff with HR and requesting removal of contracted officers who don’t meet Milken’s standards

Build and review schedules and timesheets for Milken Security and contracted personnel, approve vendor invoices, and manage overtime and coverage costs

Conduct regular performance reviews of Milken Security staff and the security vendor, and support future vendor evaluations and contract renewals

Supervise, train and coach all on-campus security personnel, including de-escalation and working with children and adolescents

Oversee visitor management, ID badging, key control and access for employees, students, families and vendors

Plan and staff security for after-school activities, athletics, performances, holiday programs and community events

Develop and maintain the school's emergency operations plan, including lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuation, reunification, earthquake and wildfire procedures

Schedule and run required emergency drills, debrief each drill, and update procedures

Lead the response to security incidents and emergencies, serve on the crisis management team, and remain reachable after hours for urgent matters

Conduct campus security and vulnerability assessments, and monitor threats relevant to the school and the Jewish community

Participate in the school's behavioral threat assessment process with counseling, administration and Human Resources

Manage the school's camera, access control, visitor management, alarm and emergency communication systems in partnership with the IT department

Investigate and document theft, vandalism, policy violations and other security incidents, and recommend corrective actions

Build working relationships with LAPD, LAFD, Jewish community security partners and neighboring institutions

Deliver security awareness and emergency training to faculty and staff

Develop and manage the annual security budget, including the vendor contract, technology and equipment

Ensure compliance with California school safety requirements, OSHA standards, fire code and school policies

Assess security needs for off-campus events such as trips, retreats, athletics, performances and community programs, determine Milken Security and contracted staffing, and attend in person as needed

Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Campus Safety

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of law enforcement capacity or a minimum of 7+ years of combined corporate security experience

3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading security teams required

Current California BSIS Guard Card and Exposed Firearm Permit

Experience managing a contracted security provider, including contract compliance, staffing and invoice review

Strong knowledge of emergency preparedness, physical security protocols, risk assessments and law enforcement coordination

Experience with access control, CCTV, visitor management and alarm systems

Experience conducting investigations and writing clear incident reports

Security experience in a 6–12 school or college campus

Familiarity with security for Jewish institutions preferred

High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, emergency management, business, or a related field preferred

ASIS CPP or PSP certification, or training in threat assessment or de-escalation, is a plus

OSHA certification preferred

Sound judgment and the ability to stay calm and make independent decisions under pressure

Excellent communication skills with students, families, faculty, leadership and first responders

Ability to handle confidential information about students, families and staff with discretion

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Valid California driver's license

Ability to walk the full campus, including hills and stairs, and to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends for events on and off campus and emergencies

STANDARD ON-CAMPUS HOURS Start: M - F by 7:30 AM End: M -Th 4 PM, F 3:30 PM Will be required to work evenings and/or weekends, on and off campus, on occasion to support school events. *All schedules are subject to change. SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $100,000 per year Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds. Milken is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. We offer competitive salaries and benefits ( view here ) and a rare opportunity to do the kind of work that stays with you—building something meaningful alongside colleagues who care deeply, and helping young people become the leaders our world needs. Explore our other opportunities here.