Safety and Security Lead

Safety and Security Lead

About Us:

Established in 1874, we have grown to 21 schools, serving over 11,000 students with over 50 languages spoken by our students. Our organization is centered around our values and beliefs that our students are confident self-advocates with interpersonal and critical thinking skills who productively and innovatively make a positive impact in their current and future communities. We are proud of the family-like culture that permeates our system.

Our system boasts award winning faculty and principals, high achieving students, signature programs and unparalleled parental and community support. We take our mission and vision seriously and we are committed to inspiring excellence in every child and every adult so that our students are prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. At TD3, you have an opportunity to change the world and life trajectory of over 11,000 students.

The Safety and Security Lead supports the district's physical security infrastructure through a combination of proactive security support and incident response. This position focuses primarily on security-related systems, including surveillance cameras, alarms, and access control, while providing operational support to school sites. The Safety and Security Lead responds to security concerns as they arise, assists with maintaining consistent security practices throughout the district, and serves as a primary point of contact for incoming crisis line calls, ensuring appropriate triage, timely response, coordination, and escalation in accordance with district procedures.

Oversees the visitor management program for all sites and is responsible for the employee fingerprinting process.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant job-related experience
• Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identify Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid state issued driver license (position requires travel to multiple sites using a district vehicle)

• Experience in law enforcement, emergency dispatch, or other life-safety positions.
• Experience in a school district, public sector, or governmental setting.
• Experience supporting emergency responses, drills, or crisis operations.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.

• Experience working with security-related systems such as surveillance cameras, alarms, access control, or similar technology.
• Knowledge of school safety practices and emergency protocols.
• Familiarity with incident command concepts (ICS/NIMS).
• Ability to handle crisis or emergency calls in a calm, professional manner.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and communicate effectively with non-technical users.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to staff, colleagues, district leadership, and the governing board.
• Management:
  Business/management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer and personal service:
  Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Safety/Security:
  Equipment, policies, and procedures for the protection of people, data, property, and the organization.
• Law/government:
  Relevant local, state, and national laws and government regulations including Board of Education policy.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while collaborating with others.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management regulations, plans and procedures.

• Support the day-to-day operation of district security systems, including surveillance cameras, alarms, and access control systems.
• Monitor system status, identify issues, and coordinate service, repairs, or follow-up with vendors, Facilities, IT, and school sites.
• Assist with security camera review requests under the direction of the Director of Safety & Security and in accordance with district policy and legal guidance.
• Maintain system documentation, inventories, and service logs related to security systems.
• Support standardized security system practices across all district schools.
• Oversee and complete fingerprinting of volunteers for the school district (training provided).
• Oversee the visitor management program.

• Conduct proactive outreach to school sites to identify potential security system issues or operational concerns.
• Assist school staff with questions related to security systems, security procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Conduct routine checks, follow‑ups, and coordination to help maintain effective security operations…