Assistant Director, Safety Technology

Broward County Public Schools SAFETY & SECURITY OPERATIONS
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Broward County Public Schools SAFETY & SECURITY OPERATIONS
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job : 5943256
Final date to receive applications: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

To maintain all technology related to Safety and Security throughout the District consistent with modern information technology, implementation, testing, configuration, and support of systems related to safety technology. The position is also responsible for directing, coordinating, and implementing processes and practices related to the planning and rollout of current and future safety and security technology.

• Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
• Direct, coordinate and implement organization wide processes related to risk assessment and prevention, preparing for, managing, and recovering from adverse events or incidents in the District.
• Manage project status, risks, and issues, providing both verbal and written communications to all stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and collaborate to acquire necessary information and direction regarding IT Safety projects.
• Collaborate with the IT management teams, in the development of long- and short-range IT Safety Technology plans.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and external vendors to accomplish projects and achieve success.
• Assist in managing Safety and Security technology applications including associated project planning, configurations, customizations, securitization, management, support, and hosting of associated applications.
• Knowledge of building construction, permitting, fire protection (NFPA) guidelines and wiring as defined by Florida, Broward County, and Broward County Public Schools standards would be extremely beneficial otherwise required to familiarize within 6 months of commencement.
• Provide recommendations for improvement in policies, procedures, plans, drills and/or training criteria.
• Serve on district committees, as assigned.
• Partner with respective law enforcement agencies as required to accomplish the goals of the IT Safety Technology department.
• Work closely with district and school-based safety and security employees to develop, disseminate, and train staff on technology related to safety and security projects.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of communication strategies with various internal and external stakeholders to drive awareness and understanding of the District SSEP programs.
• Prepare and analyze risks reports and recommends solutions.
• Coordinate training programs related to safety, security and emergency preparedness for district school-based staff and administrators.
• Provide documentation, guidance, and training to all department staff.
• Define and communicate project milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to management and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Information Technology Division and all senior leaders of the associated customer departments.
• Work with consultants and vendors as required to bring new systems and applications online.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in the training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job…