Rockingham County School Division is Hiring a Director of School Safety & Security for 2024-2025, CO Near Harrisonburg, VA
Open until filled.
12 month position (260 day contract)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of security/school safety programs;
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws and regulations;
Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the areas of security and school safety;
Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the positions as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations;
General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration;
Ability to act quickly, efficiently and calmly in stressful situations;
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvement;
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them;
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing;
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups and/or Boards;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field, preferred.
Five years of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, fire/EMT, and/or security preferred.
Prefer certification in Risk Management, Security or Emergency Management, such as EMT, Fire, and/or DCJS training and certifications