Director of Security

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Call Stipend

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a Director of Safety and Security to lead the district's security vision, strategy, and programs. You will direct staff to design, implement, and maintain security processes across schools to reduce risk using an all-hazards approach to emergency management.

You will work with police, fire and external agencies, oversee staff performance, and develop training on emergency preparedness and safety topics for all district employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field required or preferred.
• Five years of law enforcement experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains security, emergency response and preparedness programs and conducts planning and reviews to address needs.
• Acts as liaison between the District and law enforcement, fire, and external agencies regarding safety.
• Performs security inspections and threat assessments to ensure safety and NIMS compliance.
• Investigates incidents involving District property, staff or community and documents findings.
• Develops and provides training on emergency preparedness and safety topics for staff.
• Leads District Safety Committee and coordinates with police, fire and other agencies to strengthen security programs.

Skills

Leadership in safety

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

SALARY:

Support Exempt M also includes a $10,000 On-Call Stipend

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

Position Objective

The Director of Safety and Security serves as the leader responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the District’s security vision, strategy, and programs. They direct staff in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes across the school district to reduce risk and establish appropriate standards. The Director of Safety and Security will manage District wide use of an all-hazards approach to safety, specifically the Emergency Management Cycle—Mitigation, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.):

• Implements and maintains the District’s security, emergency response and emergency preparedness programs to include researching new methods and trends, developing, and coordinating procedures and practices, participating in short- and long-term planning, evaluating current practices, meeting with staff and community to review needs and concerns, and identifying and resolving security/crisis related problems.
• Acts as a liaison between the District and surrounding businesses, neighborhoods, law enforcement and outside agencies regarding the security and safety of District sites.
• Performs periodic and random security inspections consisting of patrolling roads, buildings, and grounds to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespass, and theft. Conduct annual facility threat assessments to assure NIMS compliance.
• Investigates incidents as appropriate against District property, staff and the community including incidents occurring after school hours in surrounding areas of school sites and involving pupils. Prepares reports of violations by investigation and collecting information accordingly.
• Develops materials and provides training for all staff on areas such as emergency preparedness, and other security and safety subjects.
• Serves on the Incident Command Team and attends meetings and conferences to stay updated on current laws and regulations, methods, and techniques.
• Leads District Safety Committee and coordinates district leadership in establishing and maintaining district safety and security programs. Works closely with police, fire and other agencies relating to safety and security.
• Leads and evaluates Security Program Supervisor within the District.
• Develop and broadcast safety messages district wide as appropriate.
• Assists Human Resources in employee misconduct including but not limited to taking employees for physical assessment.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions In This Class Typically Require)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred
• Five (5) years of law enforcement preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education would meet the minimum requirement.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions In This Class Typically Require)

• Emergency Response and Controlled Substances Training

KNOWLEDGE (position Requirements At Entry)

Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency response protocols and methods; the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and experience working within the Incident Command System (ICS).

Knowledge required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

SKILLS (position Requirements At Entry)

Demonstrated leadership skills in school safety. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff and community. Skills required to perform multiple technical tasks with a frequent need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operate equipment used in profession; operate standard office equipment; utilize pertinent software applications; standard clerical procedures; plan and manage projects.

ABILITY (position Requirements At Entry)

Ability to schedule a significant number of activities; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and coordinate a number of factors in the use of equipment. Flexibility to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing various processes some of which may be undefined; and operate equipment using various methods of operation. Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of different types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, ability to problem solve, to analyze issues, create plans of action, and reach solutions; with data it is significant; and with equipment it is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhere to safety practices; be attentive to detail; meet deadlines and schedules, work under time constraints; communicate with diverse groups; record keeping.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.