Director of Safety And Security

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and supervise Safety and Security Services programs and functions that affect the safety, security, and emergency preparedness of District campuses, facilities, students, staff, and visitors. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Safety and Security Services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree, preferred - Bachelor’s Degree, required

K-12 School Administration Certification, preferred

Coursework, training, or certification in public safety, school safety and security, emergency services, emergency management, Incident Command Systems, investigations, and/or related areas preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional work ethic, self-initiative, and attention to detail
• Skill and effectiveness in working collaboratively with others in developing or implementing new programs, procedures, and processes
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, including in the context of fact-gathering, investigation of incidents, and drafting policies, procedures, training materials, and informational reports
• Working knowledge of emergency management/emergency preparedness methodology, preferably in a public school district or other governmental entity
• Working knowledge of law enforcement, school security, and criminal justice procedures, practices, and related codes and laws
• Skilled in conducting and managing/supervising investigations into serious incidents
• Skilled in basic supervisory functions and methods, personnel staffing, and evaluation
• Skilled in office technology (Google Docs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of security-related technology (security cameras, video exporting, access control systems, etc.)
• Skilled in public speaking and presentations
• Skilled in developing and providing training to small and large groups
• Excellent judgment and the ability to make sound, reasonable decisions while under pressure
• Willingness to consent to a background investigation

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of successful experience with a governmental entity, educational institution, school district, or private employer in which the special knowledge/skills described above were central to the responsibilities of the position(s) held.
• Three (3) or more years of successful supervisory experience with a governmental entity, educational institution, school district, or private employer (preferred)
• Successful experience conducting or managing personnel, administrative, criminal, and corporate investigations (preferred)
• Work with and/or Knowledge of the Texas School Safety Center (preferred)

All interested applicants, please apply online with PBTISD at:

https://www.applitrack.com/pbtisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional or Administration

Benefits are not limited to but include:

Midpoint salary of $100,817.

One-time moving stipend of $1,500

Monthly contribution of $600 toward health insurance

District housing available

Up to a 15% matching annuity