Director of Safety and Security

For School Year 2025-2026
240- Work Day Calendar

Annual Salary: $$99,946+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)
Click on the following link to view the full salary range on the Administrative Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Job Summary: 
Responsible for providing for a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors by supervising and overseeing training of all Security Officers and assisting school administration with security issues and crisis plans/exercises. Position is authorized to use reasonable physical force to safeguard self and others and to protect District property

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily activity of all Security personnel.  Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of the assigned security employees.  Provide direct supervision of the District Security Coordinator, and, in conjunction with school administrators, supervise school-based Campus and Patrol Security Officers. Oversee the School Resource Officer program for the District working with the Officers and their assigned schools. Acts as Incident Commander of the District Emergency Response Team, as the Law Enforcement Liaison.
• Develop and update the Emergency Response Plan, School Crisis Plan, and the District Emergency Operations Plan.  Coordinate yearly crisis tabletop exercises in each school and for the District Emergency Operations Center
• Receive reports involving employee or parent security policy violations, take disciplinary action as defined in policy guidelines, and/or coordinate actions with the school administrators and the Student Support Officer. Problem solve safety and security issues with the School District, Local Community and Law Enforcement. Documents and files reports in the Security Departments database.
• Prepare and oversee the Safety and Security budget for the District. Including the overtime for the Police Departments SRO program.  Research and develop Grant opportunities for security cameras and equipment.
• Supervise and assign work schedules for Campus and Patrol Security Officers and ensure annual and monthly training requirements are met. In conjunction with Operation Supervisors establish work schedules with Operations Electrician to install and maintain security cameras at each District facility.
• Ensure District alarm activation calls are properly handled 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Directs the safety and security assessments of all District buildings and updates any emergency procedures as needed.
• Responsible for the investigations and safety issues involving school bus stops (fights/harassment), safety at crossing guard locations, suspicious persons, etc
• Insure safety of students to and from school by working with Principals on complaints from students, parents, and Police.
• Prepares and conducts District-wide safety and security meetings and training sessions for all employees. Directs and provides ongoing training for security personnel in all areas of school security and safety. This includes coordinating AED's, CPI, CPR and Tactical Critical Care Training. Along with the Districts adopted Standard Response Protocol for emergencies.
• Provide support to schools on lockdowns and assist command center in emergencies.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus formal police academy training or security/military police skill qualification; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses IS-100.a, IS-100.SCa, and IS-700 within six months after hire.
• Over two years of experience in law enforcement or security/military supervision or administration.
• Oral and written communication, interpersonal, English language, problem solving, customer service, basic math, critical thinking, organizational, and supervisory/management skills.
• Basic personal computer, keyboarding, and word processing skills.
• Operating knowledge of portable radio/base station, surveillance video equipment, handcuffs, and still photography equipment preferred at hire.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job.  
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and multiple priorities.
• Directly supervises all District Security Officers, in conjunction with school administrators

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Police or security training certificate required.
• Supervisory experience and training certificate in law enforcement (formal police academy training or military police skill qualification).
• First Aid/CPR certification within three months after hire.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resum�s may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.
 
Application Procedure:
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FLSA: Exempt