High School Safety Operations Lead

Kentwood Public School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools invites applications for Manager of Safety Operations at East Kentwood High School. Under the Director of Safety, you will oversee day-to-day safety operations, supervise staff, and liaise with administrators and municipal emergency services to ensure district compliance with safety protocols and drills.

Responsibilities include supervising safety personnel at events, reviewing incident reports, training staff, coordinating emergency drills, and maintaining safety records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Prior school safety or security experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule safety personnel (full time, part time, and/or temporary).
• Lead, assign, and schedule safety staff for school related activities and events.
• Investigate major safety incidents and engage with authorities as needed.
• Review incident reports and security logs for accuracy and compliance.
• Recruit, train and hire safety staff; evaluate and discipline staff.
• Attend and supervise major high school events.
• Demonstrate de-escalation and emergency management skills.
• Schedule and monitor all 9-12 level emergency drills.
• Oversee mandatory state and district emergency drills.
• Liaison with local law enforcement and emergency agencies.
• Purchase and maintain safety equipment.
• Daily monitoring and assessment of traffic and parking needs.
• Maintain records and coordinate with district administration.
• Attend weekly administrative and facilities planning meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Emergency management

Communication skills

Safety program management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Administration, or related field

Valid Michigan Driver's License

First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools invites applications for Manager of Safety Operations at East Kentwood High School. Under the Director of Safety, you will oversee day-to-day safety operations, supervise staff, and liaise with administrators and municipal emergency services to ensure district compliance with safety protocols and drills.

Responsibilities include supervising safety personnel at events, reviewing incident reports, training staff, coordinating emergency drills, and maintaining safety records