General Summary:
Under the Supervision of the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Security and Emergency Services coordinates safety and security measures throughout the school district.  The Director works in collaboration with district and school leaders to establish appropriate procedures and plans to ensure safe and secure school and district facilities.
 
Essential Functions

• Coordinates school safety plans and crisis management plans for all schools for the purpose of managing district activities in relation to the provisions of assigned programs.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns and investigates and responds to all safety concerns/issues.
• Collaborates with other agencies (e.g. law enforcement, community professionals, first responders etc.) for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
• Serves as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies to monitor the daily operation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and other law enforcement issues throughout the district.
• Coordinates various training drills including fire, weather, and mock emergency drills.
• Coordinates professional development for school safety and emergency procedures with the district administration, departments and school staffs.
• Coordinates school and district safety audits and verifies correction of deficiencies.
• Directs/coordinates the periodic assessment/audit of school facilities and grounds to determine safety and security issues.
• Prepares memoranda, reports, drawings, etc. related to safety and traffic issues on school campuses and forward to appropriate school and district leaders.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information related to crisis/emergency situations and safety.
• Develops and administers the budget for the department.
• Approves and monitors safety programs, procedures, and contractor performance as prescribed by contract specifications through the Director of Procurement.
• Coordinates with local, state, and federal authorities for the purposes of crisis management and emergency planning and preparation.
• Coordinates with school and district department heads to address and correct safety/security issues.
• Makes data-based decisions about how to organize and strategically align department and District resources to maximize safety of students, staff, and the school communities.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of a district level crisis response plan.
• Develops and continuously improves policies and protocols to support emergency response and a safe school climate.
• Leads and evaluates all safety and security department activities and initiatives.
• Builds processes that use data to evaluate safety effectiveness and drive results aligned to safety and security priorities.
• Provides leadership during critical incidents.
• Proactively engages school communities in developing safety priorities, defining roles and responsibilities, building capability, and creating systems of accountability to ensure safe and secure learning environments.
• Effectively evaluates the performance of security and emergency personnel.
• Attends PTA, school board, athletic events, concerts and various other community and school events and meetings, as necessary.
• Provides periodic reports to the Superintendent and the School Board on matters pertaining to school security and emergency.
• Advises and assists site-based administrators in matters involving criminal activities on school campuses.
• Assists in the development and implementation of security plans of special events involving the school facilities within the jurisdiction of Richland School District One.
• Communicates with other school systems on matters related to school safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned by his/her supervisors

Knowledge:
Obtain and administer knowledge of the policies, practices, activities, methods and procedures of the district as they pertain to the specific duties of the job including safety/security and emergency security systems, and emergency planning, response and management. Demonstrated knowledge in the planning, implementation and supervision of public safety functions. Working knowledge of computers to produce various reports, charts, documents and information which must be prepared and maintained as a requirement of the job.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a computer, telephone, audio-visual equipment, and vehicle. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.  Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to fifty pounds.
 
Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving assignments and/or directions to colleagues and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of laws, policies and procedures, evaluation materials, technical and professional studies, budget documents, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written, oral, mathematical, schedule or diagrammatic form, and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a staff; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages, including education, budgeting, personnel, counseling, etc.

Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time.  Must be able to use advanced applications of statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery and to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:
Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications:
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Performance Evaluation Criteria
Job Knowledge:
Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of Richland County School District One as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Director. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of Richland District One and other governmental agencies. Knows how to apply managerial concepts and principles. Has the ability to offer guidance and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Is able to clearly and concisely present information to a variety of audiences; to facilitate group processes; to arbitrate conflict and to instruct adult learners. Has the ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has good organizational, technical and human relations skills. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has skills in the use of computers. Is able to compile, organize and utilize various financial information necessary in the preparation of the program budget, and knows how to prepare and monitor the budget.

Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.  Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.
Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District.

Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.   Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, District policy, standards and prescribed procedures.  Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.  Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.  Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives.  Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations.  Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.  Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction, and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.  Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc.).  Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District.

Relationships:
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and district benefit.  Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees.  Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the District and to project a good district image.  Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the District.  Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District.  Interacts effectively with higher management, professionals and the public.
 
Coordination of Work:
Plans and organizes daily work routine.  Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.  Avoids duplication of effort.  Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.  Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.  Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety:
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies.  Sees that standards are not violated.  Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. 

Planning:
Plans, directs and uses information effectively in order to enhance activities and production of the department.  Knows and understands the expectations of the District regarding the activities of the department, and works to see that these expectations are met.  Designs and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the District.  Within constraints of District policy, formulates appropriate strategy and tactics for achieving departmental and District objectives.  Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the District.

Organizing:
Organizes work and that of subordinate staff well.  Ensures that staff members know what results are expected of them, and that they are regularly and appropriately informed of all District and department matters affecting them and/or of concern to them.

Staffing:
Works with the Human Resources Department and upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of personnel for the department who are qualified both technically and philosophically to meet the needs of the department and the District.  Personally directs the development and training of department personnel ensuring that they are properly inducted, oriented and trained.

Leading:
Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications.  Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied.  Provides adequate feedback to staff so they know whether their performance levels are satisfactory.  Commends and rewards employees for outstanding performance yet does not hesitate to take disciplinary action when necessary.  Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward the achievement of District goals and objectives.
 
Controlling:
Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled.  Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively.  Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively.  Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of District standards, methods and procedures.

Delegating:
Assigns duties to staff as necessary and/or appropriate to meet department goals, enhance staff abilities, build confidence on the job and assists staff members in personal growth.  Has confidence in staff to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making:
Uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting the department.  When a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not foster the desired result, moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Creativity:
Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of department and District.  Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities.  Is not adverse to change.

Human Relations:
Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members.  Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints, and responds appropriately.  Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.

Policy Implementation:
Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of District policies regarding the department and District function.  Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities, and ensures the same from subordinate staff.

Policy Formulation:
Keeps abreast of changes in operating philosophies and policies of the District and continually reviews department policies to ensure that any changes in District philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated.  Understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and department morale and performance.  Works to see that established policies enhance same.
 
 

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Four (4) year degree in Criminal Justice or a related discipline with at least five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, K-12 environment or other similar public safety venue. Demonstrated supervisory experience. A strong background/knowledge related to safety/security systems, specifically; operational knowledge, training programs, and the administration of public safety functions including fire and emergency responses. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with emergency response procedures and protocols.