Senior Safety and Security Technology Specialist

Position Title: Senior Safety and Security Technology Specialist

Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 month

Reports to: Director of Safety and Security

Union Eligibility: Not Eligible

Contract Eligibility: Not Eligible

Starting Salary: $75,000

The Safety and Security Technology Specialist serves as the primary technology liaison for the Safety and Security Department and supports the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of safety-related technology systems across the District. This position bridges the work of the Safety and Security Team, Emergency Preparedness Team, Information Technology Department, and school-based staff to ensure that safety technology solutions effectively support emergency preparedness, incident response, threat mitigation, and day-to-day security operations.

The Safety and Security Technology Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, emergency notification platforms, visitor management systems, and other safety-related technologies. The position also supports emergency preparedness initiatives by coordinating technology implementation efforts, ensuring operational readiness of safety systems, and assisting with compliance related to emergency operations planning and required school safety drills.

• Serve as the primary technology liaison for the Safety and Security Department, coordinating with District technology staff, vendors, contractors, and school-based personnel.
• Manage, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot safety and security technology systems, including but not limited to surveillance cameras, video management systems, access control systems, emergency notification systems, visitor management platforms, panic alert systems, and related technologies.
• Coordinate the installation, testing, repair, replacement, and upgrading of safety and security technology infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and performance reviews of safety technology systems to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
• Track, document, and resolve technology-related issues affecting safety and security operations.
• Maintain inventories of safety and security equipment and technology assets.
• Develop and maintain procedures for technology maintenance, system monitoring, and equipment replacement schedules.

• Collaborate with the Emergency Preparedness Team to identify, implement, and maintain technology solutions that support emergency management and school safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Emergency Preparedness Management Team and the Director of Safety and Security to ensure all emergency operations plans and required school-based drills, including fire drills, tornado drills, earthquake drills, intruder drills, reunification exercises, and other emergency response activities, are completed, documented, and implemented in accordance with District standards and applicable regulations.
• Support emergency preparedness exercises, training activities, and after-action reviews by providing technology expertise and operational support.
• Assist in evaluating emerging safety technologies and recommend solutions that enhance District preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery capabilities.
• Ensure critical safety systems remain operational during emergency events and support incident response efforts as needed.

• Serve as a resource to school administrators and District staff regarding safety and security technology systems and best practices.
• Partner with Information Technology staff to ensure effective integration, cybersecurity, and functionality of safety-related technology platforms.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors regarding equipment maintenance, warranty services, installations, and repairs.
• Provide training and technical support to administrators, security personnel, and school staff on safety technology systems.
• Assist with the development of technology-related safety protocols, procedures, and documentation.

• Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to safety technology systems, inspections, maintenance activities, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor technology performance metrics and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and management of safety technology budgets and capital improvement projects.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, school safety best practices, and applicable regulations impacting safety and security operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of District safety, security, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Knowledge of school safety, emergency preparedness, and security technology systems, including surveillance cameras, access control,…