Director, Safety and Security

SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR, SAFETY AND SECURITY

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, direct, and implement the District's security program to provide for the protection, security and safety for all students, staff, visitors, District property and equipment; develop plans and coordinate activities of the District emergency preparedness program; direct, coordinate and train District staff in crisis response measures; ensure compliance with state codes, local ordinance, and District protocols and regulations;

participate in a wide variety of investigative activities regarding incidents pertaining to campus safety and security; perform related duties as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, direct and implement District-wide safety and security program; assess potential threats, and identify and improve safety and security deficiencies to ensure an effective, efficient and operational campus security model.
• In coordination with local public safety departments, develop District-wide protocols, procedures, expectations, site responsibilities and training manuals related to school safety and security; maintain and update security and safety protocols, procedures, standards of safe and effective campus security practices, site specific expectations, and training manuals.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct initial and on-going training for site administrators and other District personnel on security and safety protocols, procedures, standards of safe and effective campus security practices, and site specific expectations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate security coverage for daily functions and special events; liaise with law enforcement and fire agencies to ensure effective placement of service, collaboration and communication on behalf of the safety and well-being of students and District
• Assist school sites where emergencies are in progress; assess situations and call for assistance from local law enforcement personnel, as needed.
• Respond to critical incidents and conduct investigations and reporting, as needed; coordinate with local law enforcement personnel regarding District activities and incidents; participate in the development and implementation of physical threat assessments related to persons or property.
• Perform confidential and sensitive internal investigations pertaining to campus safety and security, as well as staff and student accidents, injuries and incidents, as needed; work with staff to collect and prepare documents related to claims or litigation; prepare investigation reports and maintain records related to investigations.
• Liaise between the Board of Education, district administration, site administrators and community members to ensure that appropriate security services are provided and protocols are
• Develop and oversee the District's emergency preparedness program for effectiveness and initiate necessary changes; ensure compliance with federal and state preparedness requirements i.e., Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS); evaluates and provides feedback related to emergency drills, after action reports/debriefing, crime prevention and safety programs.
• Make presentations to Board of Education, leadership, staff, various committees and community members, as required; represent the District on committees and associations; research and respond to inquiries from a broad audience.
• Represent the Superintendent on community committees and task forces, and in problem resolution conferences with parents, District staff and Governing Board members; testifies on behalf on the District's behalf regarding various legal issues.
• Maintain familiarity with provisions of the California Education Code, Penal Code, Municipal Code, Board Policies and Administrative Regulations affecting activities of campus security.
• Participate and attend on-going professional development to stay current with emerging safety and security risks, incidents and trends.
• Direct and/or train, supervise and evaluate staff in areas of responsibility, as
• Prepare and present oral and/or written reports, as required; maintains records related to assigned functions.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:

Knowledge of:

• Relevant federal and state laws, codes, local ordinances and District protocols and Principles and methods of District and campus security.
• District safety and security practices and procedures, and geography and layout of District campuses and properties.
• Security methods and procedures related to investigations, crowd/traffic control, and emergency operations functions.
• Effective practices and techniques for maintaining campus control, security and safety of students and District personnel.
• Public disaster preparedness organizations, plans and communications, search and rescue, including Standardized Emergency…