The successful candidate is required to have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, or other closely related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in security/law enforcement in a management capacity including staff supervision and training. Professional certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (CPP), or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) are highly desired. A master’s degree in a related field and/or leadership experience working in safety/security within an educational setting are strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will have uncompromising integrity and honesty; exemplary leadership skills; strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; and a proven record of creating robust, cohesive teams. Further minimum qualifications include: the ability to work collegially; demonstrated knowledge of current issues of public safety and private security functions including emergency preparedness; capacity to maintain composure during challenging and crisis situations; and strong computer skills.

Finally, the next director will have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and well-being of others; possess a solid knowledge of public safety communication systems, policies and practices; be knowledgeable about, or willing to learn, the statutes of the state of Connecticut, particularly as they relate to an educational community; and will partner with state and other law enforcement agencies, fire department, and EMS to promote the safety and security of the campus and local community.

The Hotchkiss School is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.

The Hotchkiss School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other School-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.