School Security and Operations Manager

Security and Operations Manager

General Information:

Littleton Academy is an award-winning K-8 charter school in Littleton Public Schools that has been open since 1996. We have been named one of the Best Elementary & Middle Schools in Colorado by the U.S. News & World Report in addition to earning the Colorado Department of Education’s John Irwin Award by the Colorado Department of Education for exceptional academic achievement over time.

Littleton Academy offers a Core Knowledge based education with a rigorous curriculum that is provided in a safe and caring environment. The Core Knowledge scope and sequence is based on the premise that we have much to learn from our past. Studying the culture-shaping events, texts, scientific theories, and works of art of those who came before us helps our students begin to understand the events of today. We also believe that building a strong person of character is an important part of education. Our goal is to foster honest, respectful, cooperative citizens who demonstrate integrity and perseverance in their daily lives.

Littleton Academy is seeking a full-time Security and Operations Manager. The start day for this position is flexible and can start as soon as March 1, 2025 or the beginning of next school year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position works Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 3:45pm, for 200 contract days per year. Our school is closed for Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break. This position will be required to work evenings occasionally during school events and sports games.
• The primary objective of this position is to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students, staff, and visitors within the school. This position is unarmed and foremost fosters positive relationships with students as a visible and approachable presence, promoting a sense of trust and community while proactively addressing any security and operations concerns that may arise.
• Cooperate with all employees (administration, teachers, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, parents and community members) in the common endeavor to educate Littleton Academy students in keeping with our vision and mission.
• Performs foot patrols of exterior school property during morning and afternoon carpool, lunch and recess, and other designated recess periods throughout the day; responds to incidents as a 1st responder and assists other 1st responders in emergencies; responds to emergencies and assists other responders in a professional manner.
• Works with the Director of Operations on special projects such as operations data management, IT systems integrations, environmental, security, and energy data analysis, programming, and management; Monitors and interacts with the school's security and operations systems; assists with facility operations and maintenance as needed.
• Works with the Dean of Students to provide restorative behavior practices, review camera footage, handle Safe2Tell responses as appropriate and other duties as assigned.
• Model the Core Virtues consistently throughout the day.
• Cooperate with all employees (administration, teachers, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, parents and community members) in the common endeavor to educate Littleton Academy students in keeping with our vision and mission.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly required to reach, finger, feel; use hands to grasp, hold object in palm, feel; talk in person, hear in person; communicate verbally, understand verbal communication, communicate with coworkers; twist of head, twist of back; communicate with coworkers, accept supervisor authority; work indoors & outdoors.
• Frequently required to bend, balance, handle, reach 30”-59”, reach below 29”; carry up to 10 lbs.; use hands to manipulate small objects, type on keyboard, write; smell; talk on phone, hear on phone, full hearing required; read, eye/hand control; left hand control, right hand control, two hand control; interact with public or coworkers in person;, interact effectively in group situations, make independent decisions; work indoors.
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach over 60”, reach to floor, finger, push, pull; carry up to 74 lbs.; lift floor to chair level up to 100 lbs.; lift desk to chair level up to 100 lbs.; lift from arm level, lift from floor; lift above shoulder level up to 34 lbs.; use hands to pinch, manipulate large objects; talk with public; communicate with public; measure, drive; jump, run; work outdoors.
• Employee may have to encounter: steps, narrow aisles, slick floors, tile floors, wood floors, steep grades, uneven surface, narrow doorways less the 32”, elevator accessibility, ground level entrance, parking, curb ramps and walks, ramps, handrails for ramps, handrails for stairways, table heights, wet/humid, drafts, fumes, odors, gases, noise/vibration. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field vision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in criminal justice, social services, education, business or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in physical security, security system monitoring, or other-school based experience such as teaching experience.
• Must obtain CPI certification within six months of employment.
• Required to maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED certification during the course of employment in this position.
• Does not have a relative that currently attends or works at Littleton Academy
• English language oral and written communication skills; bilingual candidates preferred
• Interpersonal relations skills; Customer service and public relations skills; Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills; Advanced computer hardware and software skills; Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and Google
• Operating knowledge of and experience with general office equipment, including telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.;
• Knowledge of operating, installing, supporting and maintaining PCs and associated application software preferred at hire.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$95,000 commensurate with experience. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to eligible employees: Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), health, dental, vision, medicare, paid personal and sick leave, paid maternity leave, paid parental leave, and much more.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following documents to lahiring@lps.k12.co.us:

1. A current resume

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000