2026-2027 Director of Safety and Security

Job DescriptionJob Title: Director of Safety and SecurityQualificationsCredentials: Certification in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)is preferredEducation: Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related field preferredTraining/ExperienceAt least 5 years of law enforcement or military experience in a related field requiredAt least 3 years of progressive management experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities requiredExperience in a school setting is preferredExperience as a safety trainer is preferredSpecial Skills, Knowledge, AbilitiesMust possess organizational skills to be able to carry out an effective safety and security program.Must possess a general knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to safe schools.Must possess a general knowledge of current trends, methods, and developments in the areas of school safety and security.Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.Must have the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements.Must be able to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them.Must be able to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data.Must have the ability to apply principles of logic to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Job Goal (Purpose of Position): Under limited supervision, performs administrative tasks in developing, implementing, and managing programs designed to effectively address security and school safety needs. Employee is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive school safety and security program, which includes working with law enforcement agencies. Employee works extensively with the superintendent, the superintendent's leadership team, school administrators/employees, and the Deer Creek Public Schools' community on all areas of school safety. Work also involves implementing training programs pertaining to matters of safety and security for all employees. The incumbent of this position is also responsible for maintaining and managing the district-level crisis management plan as well as the school sites' crisis management plans.Contact with Others: An incumbent in this position has regular contact with persons inside and outside the district. Such contact requires tact and diplomacy, independent judgment, and problem-solving skills. The employee also has contact with groups in making formal presentations and with the media on school safety matters. The employee must maintain confidentiality in performing job duties.Essential Job Functions Develops and coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program, including constantly reviewing, developing as necessary, and maintaining the district's crisis management plan as well as the school sites' crisis management/emergency response plans. Serves as a liaison with law enforcement agencies to monitor the daily overall operation of the school resource officers and other law enforcement issues on the school campuses. Works with law enforcement agencies to encourage community-policing efforts on school campuses. Assists in the development and implementation of security plans for special events involving any facilities under the jurisdiction of Deer Creek Public Schools. Provides training and assistance to site-based administrators and other employees in matters of safety and security. Receives all reports of school crime from site-based administrators and advises and assists the administrators in working toward alleviating crime. Directs/coordinates the periodic assessment/audit of school facilities and grounds to determine safety and security issues and needs. Works with site-based administrators on issues related to safety and traffic on school campuses. Works with local, state, and national agencies as a resource to gain information relative to school safety. Provides periodic reports to the Superintendent and the Board of Education on matters pertaining to school safety. Works with committees designed to optimize school safety and works with the community on safety initiatives. Perform inspections, training and recommendations in order to maintain compliance with OSHA and operational safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned/required.Reports To: Assistant SuperintendentPhysical/Mental Requirements And Working ConditionsThe incumbent of the position must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. He or she must also be able to exert the amount of force necessary to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work requires walking or standing to a significant degree.Terms of Employment: Twelve-month year (230 days)Salary: Director (Schedule P) based on related experience