School Safety Training Lieutenant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a School Safety Training Lieutenant to lead, supervise, and coordinate security activities across the district, liaising with police, staff, and families to maintain a safe school environment. The role oversees training and evaluation of School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors, and develops coordinated security programs with established procedures.

Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, be willing to carry firearms, pass

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Three years' experience as a law enforcement officer or school district security official.
• Seven years' experience as a law enforcement officer or school district security official (must be willing to carry and use all security weapons including a firearm).
• Ability to work extended duty hours for large events, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Training or experience in conflict or crisis resolution/mediation with youth; experience in public speaking.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate security activities between district personnel, law enforcement, and community agencies.
• Train, supervise and evaluate School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors.
• Develop and implement coordinated security programs and methods, prioritizing calls for service with dispatch and coordinating responses.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict mediation

Crisis resolution

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

SUMMARY

The School Safety Training Lieutenant assists in leading, supervising, and coordinating security activities between district personnel, law enforcement, and community agencies. Serving as a key liaison, the Lieutenant maintains consistent communication with parents, students, and staff to foster a safe educational environment.The Lieutenant is responsible for the training, supervision and evaluation of School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors.

The Lieutenant is responsible for the development and implementation of coordinated security programs and methods, ensuring that district premises are safe and secure, prioritizing incoming security related calls for service with dispatcher and handles coordination of response according to established policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social sciences or related field,

AND

Three (3) year’s experience as a Law enforcement officer or school district security official

OR

Seven (7) year’s experience as a Law enforcement officer or school district security official Must be willing and able to carry and use all security weapons including a firearm.

Ability to work occasional extended duty hours due to the needs of the district in covering large scale events with security, emergencies or other unforeseen events.

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Training or experience in conflict or crisis resolution/mediation with youth. Experience in public speaking.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

FBI fingerprint background check

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

CPR and First Aid Certification.

Must submit to post-offer/pre-employment lift test and drug/alcohol screening.

Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

Obtain ISS 300 and 400 certifications (within one year of hire).

Must qualify with District provided firearm according to established training guidelines (within 3 months of hire).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Five years’ supervisory experience in law enforcement.

Experience in conducting employee misconduct investigations

Bilingual in Spanish.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: School Safety -St. Mary's and Grande area

FTE : 1.0 -8 hours per day

Work Calendar:12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.