Manager - Regional Safety

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Manager - Regional Safety to lead safety and security operations for an assigned district region. You will supervise campus monitors and coordinate with School Resource Officers and security personnel, ensuring adherence to district safety standards and emergency protocols.

You will work with campus administrators and district departments to maintain a safe learning environment, conduct drills, and report incidents to appropriate authorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school board policy, Texas Education Code, Texas Family Code and related statutes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work and supervise staff.
• Experience with safety protocols and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day safety and security operations for campuses within a region.
• Supervises campus monitors and coordinates with School Resource Officers.
• Deploys security coverage based on needs, events, and risk assessments.
• Provides guidance on safety topics and ensures timely reporting of events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency management

Security operations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Openings as of 10/10/2026.

Manager - Regional Safety JobID: 7610

• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
  
• Location:
  District Service Center
  
• Closing Date:
  10/22/2026
  

Reports to: Director I - Regional Safety
Salary Range: $70,670.20 - $85,145.50
Pay Grade: 906
Duty Days: 226
PCN: 26632 - 26637
FLSA Status:Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE
Directs the daily safety and security operations of an assigned region. Supervises all campus monitors and coordinates the activities of School Resource Officers and any additional campus security personnel within their region. Ensures consistent implementation of District safety standards, completion of door checks, emergency operations plans, and standard response protocols. Works collaboratively with campus administrators and District departments to create and maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Directs and coordinates day-to-day safety and security operations for all campuses within an assigned region.
• Supervises all campus monitors assigned to campuses in the assigned region, including interviewing and hiring recommendations, scheduling, daily assignments, coaching, performance evaluation, timekeeping approval, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinates the activities of all School Resource Officers and any additional campus security personnel within their region.
• Deploys and adjusts security coverage across the region based on campus need, enrollment, scheduled events, absences, and identified risk; arranges coverage for emergencies and after-hours events.
• Provides direction to security monitors, safety officers, and temporary or contracted security personnel working in the assigned area during emergency operations, special events, and extended-day assignments.
• Serves as lead on behalf of the Safety & Security Department with campus administrators, law enforcement, security staff, District departments, and community partners for the assigned region.
• Elevates campus safety by providing accurate and professional guidance on security-related topics, identifying safety hazards and security risks, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of safety, security, and emergency events occurring on assigned campuses.
• Reviews incident reports originating from region campuses for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, and ensures distribution to appropriate contacts at juvenile probation, law enforcement agencies, Student Discipline & Placement, and Safety & Security.
• Monitors the annual update and maintenance of campus emergency operations plans for all campuses in the region, and verifies that required drills are conducted, documented, and debriefed.
• Responds to calls for assistance at campuses during emergency situations and supports or assumes on-scene coordination until relieved by a higher authority.
• Conducts routine campus safety and security assessments; documents findings, recommends corrective action, and tracks deficiencies through resolution.
• Provides guidance and advice to students, parents, and administrators when school policy and/or law violations have occurred.
• Instructs and trains monitors, administrators, and campus staff in standard response protocols, access control, security systems, and other security-related systems and equipment.
• Participates in and presents at staff meetings to provide training on standard response protocols and securityrelated topics in assigned schools as requested.
• Compiles and analyzes region incident, staffing, and response data; prepares summaries and recommendations for the Regional Director.
• Assists with recommendations for area staffing levels, equipment, overtime, and supply needs; reviews and approves monitor payroll and overtime within delegated authority.
• Participates in investigations of safety and security incidents and related matters as assigned.
• Transports students and/or District employees in district vehicles as needed.
• Ensures assigned staff are trained in, and adhere to, established safety procedures and the proper use of District-issued equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of school board policy, Texas Education Code, Texas Family Code, and other statutes involving public schools.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with District and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Skill in operating applicable software including email and word processing to status work.
• Ability to work interactively with parents, students, school personnel and community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including principles of English and grammar usage.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS. WORK HAZRDS

• Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; mobile phones and two-way radios.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking; frequent driving.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift students weighing in excess of 50 lbs. when necessary.
• Exerting Force: Occasional exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, and frequently exerting 10 to 25 pounds of force to move objects.
• Environment: Works 90% in an office setting and 10% outdoors, exposed to weather elements; may require frequent irregular and/or prolonged hours including late nights and weekends; may need to protect oneself, may be in crisis mode while managing others.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; frequently exercises good judgment.
• Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations. Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Certification/License:
  o Required: Valid Texas driver's license; Insurable by the District's insurance carrier.
  o Preferred: Current CPR/AED and first-aid certification; Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification.
• Experience: 4-8 years of experience in public education, law enforcement, emergency management, or related field required;
  o Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred;
  o Experience working with school security or emergency management preferred.
• Approved combinations:

Education

Experience

HS/GED/TxCHSE

8 years

6 years

4 years

• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
  Moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
  Failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
  Equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.