Manager - Safety and Security

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Manager - Safety and Security at the District Service Center to lead the Emergency Command Center, oversee the K-9 safety program, and manage weapons-detection initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration with campuses, regional managers, and external agencies to ensure rapid response and consistent safety practices districtwide.

The position supervises Safety and Security personnel, develops procedures and deployment plans, and coordinates with law enforcement and

Qualifications

• Accredited High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Texas driver0ss license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Command Center and oversee daily operations.
• Coordinate K-9 safety program deployment and training.
• Manage emergency management and critical incident response activities.
• Supervise Safety and Security personnel and programs; set performance expectations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, campus leadership, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manager - Safety and Security JobID: 7611

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

Reports to: Sr Executive Director - Safety, Security, & Student Transportation

Salary Range: $74,735 - $90,043

Pay Grade: 906

Duty Days: 239

PCN: 26629

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides leadership and operational oversight for specialized district safety and security functions, including the Emergency Command Center, K-9 operations, weapons detection/metal detector operations, and other assigned security initiatives. Serves as a key operational leader within the Safety & Security Department and provides field leadership and regional coverage when Regional Safety Managers are unavailable or additional support is required. Ensures consistent safety practices, rapid response to emergencies, effective deployment of security resources, and strong coordination between district departments, campuses, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Emergency Command Center

• Provides leadership and oversight of the district's Emergency Command Center and its daily operations.
• Ensures effective monitoring of district security systems, emergency communications, cameras, alarms, access control systems, and other safety technology assigned to the Command Center.
• Establishes procedures for receiving, documenting, prioritizing, escalating, and communicating safety and security incidents.
• Ensures significant incidents are promptly communicated through the appropriate Safety and Security leadership structure.
• Coordinates Command Center activities during emergencies, critical incidents, severe weather, major events, and other emergencies.
• Ensures Command Center personnel maintain accurate incident documentation, logs, notifications, and records.
• Identifies trends and recurring safety concerns through Command Center data and recommends corrective actions.

K-9 Program

• Provides administrative and operational oversight of the district's K-9 safety and security program.
• Coordinates deployment of K-9 teams to campuses, facilities, special events, and other district locations.
• Ensures handlers and K-9 teams maintain required training, certifications, documentation, and readiness.
• Develops consistent procedures governing K-9 deployments and requests for service.
• Coordinates with campus administrators and Safety and Security leadership regarding planned and emergency K-9 operations.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding deployments, training, certifications, equipment, and program performance.
• Serves as support for both the Regional Safety Managers and Directors in implementation and ongoing operation of the metal detector program.
• Coordinates deployment of equipment and personnel at designated campuses, athletic events, special events, and other district locations.
• Establishes standardized screening procedures to promote consistent districtwide operations.
• Coordinates training for campus administrators, Safety and Security personnel, and other employees assigned screening responsibilities.
• Assists campuses with planning student flow, entry points, staffing, secondary screening, prohibited-item response, and emergency procedures.
• Monitors equipment readiness, inventory, maintenance, storage, and replacement needs.
• Evaluates screening operations and recommends adjustments based on operational experience, data, campus feedback, and identified risks. Regional Field Operations Support

Regional Field Operations Support

• Serves as the designated backup to Regional Safety Managers during absences, vacancies, emergencies, major incidents, or periods requiring additional leadership coverage.
• Provides temporary supervision and operational direction to field Safety and Security personnel when assigned.
• Responds to campuses to assist with significant safety incidents, investigations, emergency operations, and security concerns.
• Conducts campus safety visits and provide guidance to principals and campus leadership and completes random door checks during these visits.
• Assists Regional Safety Managers with major events, emergency response, staffing needs, and district initiatives.
• Supports consistent implementation of district Safety and Security expectations across all regions.
• Participates in after-action reviews and ensure identified corrective actions are communicated and addressed.

Emergency Management and Critical Incident Response

• Responds to significant district emergencies and critical incidents as directed.
• Supports implementation of the district's emergency operations procedures and Standard Response Protocol.
• Assists with establishing incident command and coordinating district resources during emergencies.
• Coordinates with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency management agencies, and other first responders as appropriate.
• Assists with evacuation, reunification, lockdown, secure, shelter, and other emergency operations.
• Leads emergency exercises, drills, tabletop exercises, and after-action reviews.
• Maintains availability for emergency response outside normal business hours when required.

Leadership and Administration

• Supervises assigned Safety and Security personnel and specialized programs.
• Establishes clear performance expectations and ensure employees receive appropriate training.
• Develops and maintain procedures, operational guidelines, schedules, and deployment plans.
• Monitors program performance and provide regular updates to Safety and Security leadership.
• Coordinates procurement, inventory, maintenance, and replacement of specialized safety equipment.
• Assists with recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and development of assigned personnel.
• Maintains an electronic database of all safety drills, trainings, etc. completed by schools.

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

• Required: Valid Texas driver's license; Insurable by the District's insurance carrier.
• 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;
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred;
• Experience working with school security or emergency management preferred.

Approved combinations

• Approved combinations:

Language

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

HS/GED/TxCHSE

8 years

6 years

4 years

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.