Director of Safety and Security

Director of Safety and Security

Superintendent

• Position Type:
  Administration
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Various District Locations
• Closing Date: 09/04/2026

The Director of Security will maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors by helping to develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, access control procedures, accident prevention efforts, support risk management efforts with fire, safety and emergency management system. Promotes the district's mission, philosophy, and vision. Builds internal/external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning.

• Conducts and coordinates safety, security and emergency preparedness training by developing, scheduling and/or facilitating training for staff, students and public safety officials relating to school safety, security and emergency preparedness.
• Serves as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies. Working directly with local law enforcement agencies during critical incident situations and follow-up.
• Coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program, policies and procedures by studying organization operations and schedules; establishing internal controls; conducting inspections as appropriate; reporting potential hazards to appropriate departments; creating and updating School Board policies and Standard Operating Procedures, safety and security manuals.
• Coordinates with site-based administrators, Maintenance and Facilities Departments to address and correct safety/security issues on school campus.
• Coordinates school safety compliance with federal, state and local regulations by studying existing and new requirements and overseeing and enforcing school-wide adherence to requirements.
• Coordinates safety planning and practice to support academic processes of each school by creatively implementing best practices in safety, security and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment, creativity and innovation so the process of education can be enhanced rather than impeded by safety efforts.
• Receives all reports of school crime from site-based administrators and maintains statistics regarding this information
• Secures facilities, equipment, students and personnel by working in conjunction with the appropriate departments in recommending safety and security equipment purchases and upgrades; maintaining records of fire and other emergency drills and conducting drills when appropriate; supervising and maintaining access control and key distribution
• Assists in the development and implementation of security plans for special events.
• Prepares memos, reports, drawings, etc. related to safety and traffic issues on school campus; presenting them to appropriate school directors.
• Participate in annual trainings to stay current on laws, policies and procedures regarding school safety.
• Attends parent organizational and school board meetings as necessary.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Helps with pupil management issues. Prepares conduct reports and discipline recommendations.
• Provide oversight, documentation and coordination of approval of school volunteers and independent service providers to include background check and clearance.
• Submit/facilitate all required school safety and security reports and present report no later than June 30 of each year to the Superintendent of Schools on current safety and security practices that identify strategies to improve school safety and security.
• In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources, recruit, employ and train safety personnel as required.
• Performs other related work as required.