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Position Type: Administration/DirectorDate Posted: 4/24/2026Location: District OfficeDate Available: 08/13/2026Closing Date: 05/27/2026Director of Safety and SecurityJoin Ball-Chatham School District as the Director of Safety and Security - Lead Safety, Protect Our SchoolsBall-Chatham School District is seeking an experienced public safety professional to serve as Director of Safety and Security. This leadership role oversees district-wide safety initiatives and works collaboratively with administrators, School Safety Officers, and local law enforcement partners to ensure a secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.This position is well suited for an experienced or retiring law enforcement professional who wants to continue serving the community while helping support safe, welcoming schools.Why Join Ball-Chatham?Continue your public service in a meaningful way.Apply your experience to support student safety, mentor young people, and help schools remain secure and supportive places to learn.Collaborative leadership environment.Strong community partnerships.Starting Pay Rate: $76,000-96,000, commensurate with experience.BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceParticipation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension systemPaid holidays and leave benefitsProfessional development opportunitiesCalendar: 260-day work year with a predictable schedule compared to traditional law enforcement shifts.QualificationsActive or retired law enforcement officer requiredMinimum of 10 years of law enforcement or equivalent security experienceSupervisory or command experience preferredSchool safety, SRO, or emergency management experience strongly preferredStrong leadership, crisis management, and communication skillsAbility to pass fingerprint criminal background and DCFS background checksLegal authority to carry a firearm on district property, as permitted by law and administrationApply today to help support the safety and well-being of the Ball-Chatham school community!Job Description: Director of Safety and SecurityPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EEO STATEMENTBall-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.J-18808-Ljbffr