Anticipated Site & Security Coordinator (Act 55 Compliance)

Coatesville Area School District; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coatesville Area School District is seeking an Anticipated Site & Security Coordinator to maintain a safe and secure learning environment across district facilities in Thorndale, PA. The role involves on-call emergency response, event security planning with principals, staff training, and managing key/access control systems.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates degree with preference for a Bachelor's in Communications/Technology or business-related fields, strong leadership and budgeting

Qualifications

• Leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of Safety and Security laws (federal/state/local).
• Importance of customer service.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes.
• Awareness of district/community culture.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ticketing and access control, fire alarms and surveillance.
• Compliance with background clearances and health exams.

Responsibilities

• On-call 24/7 for the School District.
• Coordinate custodial deployment and district resources for events.
• Plan district events with principals for safety and security.
• Train personnel and maintain training records.
• Manage district key and access control systems.
• Maintain incident reports and follow-up investigations.
• Monitor facilities for safety and respond to safety issues.
• Oversee safety committee and district safety compliance.
• Develop the annual Security Department budget.
• Ensure alarms and safety systems are operational.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Budgeting knowledge

District culture awareness

Microsoft Office

Work Order ticketing systems

Access control software

Fire alarm systems

Surveillance systems

Background clearances

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work Order - Ticketing System

Access control software

Fire alarm systems

Surveillance systems

Job description

Anticipated Site & Security Coordinator (Act 55 Compliance)

Job Description

POSITION GOAL:To maintain a safe and secure environment. Balance the need to protect students, staff and property with the desire to create an open environment that is conducive to learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Twenty-four hour on call to School District. Respond and take appropriate action to emergency calls.
• Collaborate with Director of Operations to deploy district custodians and district resources for events.
• Collaborate with building principals and district personnel to plan district events as it relates to security and safety.
• Address safety concerns at the building and district level.
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained. As needed, conduct safety training seminars for the district and maintain district raining records.
• Coordinate with custodians to have them extinguish lights and close windows that have been inadvertently left on or open.
• Ensure the security of all buildings, classrooms, and security gates when areas are not occupied in coordination with the custodial staff.
• Ensure proper operation of all boilers, fire systems, intrusion systems, rescue assistance systems, elevators and phones, emergency generators, sump pumps and chiller units. Notify proper individuals when not operating properly. Primary individual to respond to alarm or trouble signals from each system.
• Responsible for District key control system.
• Responsible for District access control system.
• Enforce parking restrictions and report to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for staff identification photographs.
• Support and maintain all accident, theft, vandalism and incident reports. Conducts follow up investigations when appropriate.
• Monitor and review all facilities and maintenance requests and their usage in regards to safety.
• Report all unauthorized usage of buildings and properties to the Director of Operations and/or building principals.
• Assist District staff with all security related issues as needed.
• Support traffic or crowd control for certain events as needed.
• Conduct periodic spot checks of all properties for security, safety issues, fire hazards, parking, District, local, state and federal violations.
• Furnish surveillance coverage when and where needed.
• Design the annual Security Department budget for the Director of Operations.
• Monitor District construction events and provide necessary coverage to maintain a safe environment.
• Insurance all District alarms are operational and properly registered with the township.
• Responsible for the proper posting, placement and maintenance of all District signs.
• Responsible for the certification of all District elevators and chair lifts.
• Responsible for inventory, disposal and MSDS sheets for all chemicals in the district; science labs, pool storage or other district buildings.
• Assist Director of Operations with evaluations.
• Coordinate, organize and lead the district Safety Committee.
• Maintains knowledge and seeks professional development to ensure compliance with all state, federal and local laws pertaining to safety and security at the district. Keeps up to date on recommended best practices.
• Works during established operating hours and works extra time as needed and approved;
• Ensures the highest degree of confidentiality appropriate to the
• Follows the policies and procedures of the School District.
• This position description neither expresses nor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and perform other job related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ABA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to Safety and Security.
• Appreciation of the importance of patient, friendly, and efficient customer service.
• Knowledge of budgeting process.
• Awareness of district and community culture.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Work Order - Ticketing System, access control software, fire alarm and surveillance systems, including other safety and security requirements.
• Compliance with Employment Eligibility, all required background clearances, and Physical Examination/TB test
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Board of School Directors may find appropriate.

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Communications/Technology or a business related field.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971285
Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL:To maintain a safe and secure environment. Balance the need to protect students, staff and property with the desire to create an open environment that is conducive to learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Twenty-four hour on call to School District. Respond and take appropriate action to emergency calls.
• Collaborate with Director of Operations to deploy district custodians and district resources for events.
• Collaborate with building principals and district personnel to plan district events as it relates to security and safety.
• Address safety concerns at the building and district level.
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained. As needed, conduct safety training seminars for the district and maintain district raining records.
• Coordinate with custodians to have them extinguish lights and close windows that have been inadvertently left on or open.
• Ensure the security of all buildings, classrooms, and security gates when areas are not occupied in coordination with the custodial staff.
• Ensure proper operation of all boilers, fire systems, intrusion systems, rescue assistance systems, elevators and phones, emergency generators, sump pumps and chiller units. Notify proper individuals when not operating properly. Primary individual to respond to alarm or trouble signals from each system.
• Responsible for District key control system.
• Responsible for District access control system.
• Enforce parking restrictions and report to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for staff identification photographs.
• Support and maintain all accident, theft, vandalism and incident reports. Conducts follow up investigations when appropriate.
• Monitor and review all facilities and maintenance requests and their usage in regards to safety.
• Report all unauthorized usage of buildings and properties to the Director of Operations and/or building principals.
• Assist District staff with all security related issues as needed.
• Support traffic or crowd control for certain events as needed.
• Conduct periodic spot checks of all properties for security, safety issues, fire hazards, parking, District, local, state and federal violations.
• Furnish surveillance coverage when and where needed.
• Design the annual Security Department budget for the Director of Operations.
• Monitor District construction events and provide necessary coverage to maintain a safe environment.
• Insurance all District alarms are operational and properly registered with the township.
• Responsible for the proper posting, placement and maintenance of all District signs.
• Responsible for the certification of all District elevators and chair lifts.
• Responsible for inventory, disposal and MSDS sheets for all chemicals in the district; science labs, pool storage or other district buildings.
• Assist Director of Operations with evaluations.
• Coordinate, organize and lead the district Safety Committee.
• Maintains knowledge and seeks professional development to ensure compliance with all state, federal and local laws pertaining to safety and security at the district. Keeps up to date on recommended best practices.
• Works during established operating hours and works extra time as needed and approved;
• Ensures the highest degree of confidentiality appropriate to the
• Follows the policies and procedures of the School District.
• This position description neither expresses nor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and perform other job related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ABA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to Safety and Security.
• Appreciation of the importance of patient, friendly, and efficient customer service.
• Knowledge of budgeting process.
• Awareness of district and community culture.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Work Order - Ticketing System, access control software, fire alarm and surveillance systems, including other safety and security requirements.
• Compliance with Employment Eligibility, all required background clearances, and Physical Examination/TB test
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Board of School Directors may find appropriate.

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Communications/Technology or a business related field.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 to $110,000 12 Month Full Time Position
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3030 CG Zinn Road
• Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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