Director of Diocesan Safety and Security

Description

• Supports diocesan leadership in post-incident reviews and lessons learned following security or cybersecurity-related events.
• Provides executive-level input on security planning for new construction, renovations, technology implementations, special events, and high-risk activities.
• Evaluates security and cybersecurity vendors, technologies, and service providers and provides recommendations.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of diocesan information security and cybersecurity policies, in coordination with diocesan IT leadership.
• Serves as the primary diocesan safety/security liaison with Catholic Mutual Group, local law enforcement, and other public safety partners.
• Coordinates training and awareness initiatives related to physical security, information security, and emergency response.
• Conducts and oversees security assessments and audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of physical and information security controls.
• Promotes a consistent, disciplined security culture aligned with the mission and operational needs of the Diocese.
• Develops and maintains documentation, assessment reports, and executive summaries related to the Diocese’s overall security posture.
• Establishes expectations and provides guidance for local security teams or committees at parishes, schools, and diocesan locations.
• Directs the implementation and ongoing refinement of security measures informed by Catholic Mutual Group guidance and diocesan policy.
• Advises pastors, principals, department directors, and senior diocesan leadership on security risks, mitigation strategies, and priorities.
• Provides leadership for physical security standards and practices across parishes, schools, and diocesan facilities.
• Monitors emerging threats and security trends, including cyber threats, and advises diocesan leadership on proactive responses.

Requirements

• Active practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., CPP, CISSP, CISM, or similar).
• Strong judgment and discretion in sensitive, confidential, or high-risk situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clergy, senior leadership, educators, IT professionals, and operational staff.
• Ability to independently prioritize, plan, and execute responsibilities across a geographically diverse organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing security and/or cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, access control, surveillance, information security, and facility security principles.
• Extensive experience in physical security, law enforcement, emergency management, cybersecurity, or related leadership roles.
• Proficiency in standard office, reporting, and security-related software.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in security, law enforcement, emergency management, or information security.
• Ability to travel independently to diocesan locations.
• Ability to walk facilities, climb stairs, and perform on-site assessments.
• Ability to oversee development of information security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Regular travel to parishes, schools, and diocesan facilities is required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance