Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 116 - 11 month employee
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: Various Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Safety and Security

General Description:
The Security Supervisor provides management to RPS Care and Safety Associates, alongside the Director of Safety and Security and school-based leadership teams to cultivate and maintain a safe and loving school culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and evaluates a team of Care and Safety Associates (CSA) to ensure safe and loving school environments
• Models and implements trauma-informed and restorative strategies such as conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation techniques
• Provides ongoing professional development to CSAs, including training programs before the opening of school
• Works proactively to build authentic relationships with CSAs, students, families, school-based staff, and other stakeholders that are centered around safety and support
• Identifies and corrects safety concerns
• Reviews and approves incident reports
• Serves as a member of schools’ threat assessment team
• Serves as a liaison during critical incidents between school officials, fire safety officials, and law enforcement
• Completes state-mandated safety audits and reports
• Oversees scheduling requirements for CSAs under their supervision
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent required; Associate’s degree in social work, police science, criminology/criminal justice, or related field preferred
• Virginia School Resource Officer/School Security Officer Certification preferred
• At least one year of supervisory experience
• At least three years of recent, successful experience in juvenile justice, law enforcement, or social services, preferably with juveniles, or related experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, department and school staff, vendors, and the general public both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including school based staff, families, and students
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate work, both independently and as a team leader
• Successful completion of a background investigation and criminal record check
• Completion of the Virginia School Resource Officer/School Security Officer Certification within 60 days of hire
• Possess a valid Virginia driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload a current resume with your application.

Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.