Director of Safety and Security

Position Summary

Lorenzo ISD is seeking a Director of Safety and Security to lead the district’s comprehensive safety, security, and emergency management program. This position is responsible for strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of district safety initiatives, including emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The Director will serve as the district’s primary sworn law enforcement authority for on-campus law enforcement operations and emergency response, pending approval by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to establish the Lorenzo ISD Police Department.

• Lead district-wide safety and security planning and program development
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to complete the TCOLE approval process to establish the Lorenzo ISD Police Department
• Serve as Incident Commander during initial emergency response until relieved by external law enforcement
• Provide leadership and training for emergency management, NIMS, and IC for staff and stakeholders
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate emergency procedures and drills across all campuses and facilities
• Support threat assessment processes and campus/district safety committees
• Serve as liaison with law enforcement, emergency management, and community partners
• Maintain compliance with federal/state law, Texas Education Code, TCOLE requirements, and district policy
• Oversee equipment accountability, reporting, documentation, and required audits
• Support safety and security needs during extracurricular events and district activities as assigned

TCOLE Peace Officer Requirements:

• Must be a currently licensed Texas peace officer in good standing with TCOLE
• Must maintain TCOLE licensure and required continuing education
• Must meet statutory requirements for commissioned school-based law enforcement

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in criminal justice, emergency management, or related field
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years as a commissioned police officer
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management, risk management, and school/organizational safety and security

Preferred Knowledge &

Skills:

• Emergency operations planning
• NIMS / IC systems
• FEMA procedures
• School safety programs and applicable laws
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as needed

• Primary on-campus assignment during instructional hours
• Regular duty hours on instructional days: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (unless otherwise directed)
• May be assigned duties outside instructional hours (events/activities) with compensation per district guidelines

May supervise full-time, part-time, and substitute police/security officers as assigned.

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