POSITION:             Anticipated Safety & Security Supervisor

BUILDING:                  District-Wide

Job Summary:

Provides administrative leadership in the functional areas of school safety and security, 
mandated reporting, insurance and risk management and school district planning.

Work collaboratively with the Director of Secondary Operations to oversee the safety and security of the Carlisle Area School District.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Law Enforcement Officer
• Basic MPOETC training (Act 120) or a graduate of Pennsylvania State Police Academy, previously employed as a PSP Trooper, and separated in good standing
• Able to work under pressure independently and/or in a group setting
• Must be familiar with PA law as it relates to law enforcement

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Member of District’s threat assessment team
• The school safety and security coordinator shall oversee all school police officers, school resource officers, school security guards and policies and procedures in the school entity and report directly to the chief school administrator. 

       Oversee Carlisle Area School District School Police Department 

• Serve as the school entity liaison with the committee, the department, law enforcement and other [emergency responder agencies] organizations on matters of school safety and security.

        Act as liaison to emergency responder agencies in the Carlisle Area School District

• Coordinate training and resources for students and school entity staff in matters relating to situational awareness, trauma-informed approaches, behavioral health awareness, suicide and bullying awareness, substance abuse awareness and emergency procedures and training drills, including fire, natural disaster, active shooter, hostage situation and bomb threat.

         Develop and monitor necessary trainings for School Police Officers (PIMS data collection, Run, Hide, Fight, Act 235,                CPR, etc.)

• Review the school entity's policies and procedures relative to school safety and security and compliance with Federal and State laws regarding school safety and security.

         Develop and maintain emergency operation plans for the District’s buildings

• Coordinate school safety and security assessments as necessary.

         Lead the District’s Safety and Security Committee

         Serve as School Safety and Security Coordinator

• Complete and submit PIMS reports for school safety and security as required by the
• Department of Education (Office of Safe Schools).

         Oversee PDE Safe Schools Data for the District

• Make a report no later than June 30, of each school term, to the school entity's board of directors on the school entity's current safety and security practices that identify strategies to improve school safety and security. The report shall be presented to the school entity's board of directors at an executive session of the school entity's board of directors. The report shall be submitted to the committee and shall not be subject to the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law. 

         Coordinate building level safety and security assessments

• Coordinate a tour of the school entity's buildings and grounds biennially or when a building is first occupied or reconfigured with the law enforcement agencies and first responders that are primarily responsible for protecting and securing the school entity to discuss and coordinate school safety and security matters.
• Coordinate school security, video surveillance, door access control, and alarm issues with the technology coordinator and applicable parties.
• Coordinates meetings with school and community resources such as: emergency management, police, fire, and emergency medical services.
• Coordinates all emergency drills for the
• Assists with the orientation of new staff members on district safety and security procedures. Develop and monitor necessary trainings for School Police Officers (PIMS data collection, Run, Hide, Fight, Act 235, CPR, etc.)
• Coordinates with building principals the development of annual building specific emergency plans to include building level crisis teams, floor plans, door numbering, campus maps, and other items as specified in the building profile.
• Coordinates K-9 sweeps of school facilities with outside agencies and ensures proper procedures are followed.

         Collaborate with district and building administration to develop safety learning opportunities for students, staff, and                 parents (officers in classrooms, club leader, faculty meeting presentation, PTO presentation, etc.)

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

 Position Goal:                      

Reports To:  Director of Secondary Operations    

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Terms of Employment:         12 months, 260 days/year

School Year Work                 Monday – Friday 40 hrs/wk

Schedule                               

Summer Work Schedule      Monday – Thursday

Job Classification                 Category S

Physical Demands     Lift and carry - up to 25 pounds.

                                  Prolonged periods of sitting and computer keyboard work. Ability to:

• bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, crawl, reach, grasp and walk
• reach above and below the waist
• use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• use both hands for repetitive movement and fine coordination to operate equipment, including a computer keyboard
• drive a

Sensory Abilities       Visual acuity to read correspondence, reports and a computer screen. Auditory acuity to be able to effectively use standard telephone, listen to people and greet visitors. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Work Environment    Ability to work in an office environment, classroom, and meeting/conference areas.

Temperament           Maintain confidentiality of data and information as required by State and Federal Regulations.

                                 Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented. Must be able to:

• interact well with various publics and individuals
• work as a member of a team
• work in an environment with frequent interruptions and constant change
• work with and around students, including those with special

Cognitive Ability       Must be able to:

• follow written and verbal directions
• read and write
• communicate effectively
• organize, handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• exercise good judgment
• follow-through to completion assigned tasks with minimal

 Equipment Required              Position holder must have and maintain a smart cell phone at their own expense for contact                                                   by CASD staff during work and non-work hours.

License                                     Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Clearances                               Must possess current, valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances.

Other Requirements               Must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public-School Code, 24 P.S. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 Pa Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety).

Must complete and keep current:

• NASRO training or equivalent
  • 12 hours mandatory annual in-service training
  • CPR/AED/FIRST AID training
  • firearm training if required
  • Safe Crisis Management training.

 Must possess or be eligible for Act 235

Comments     The position may require the performance of other duties related to the essential functions as assigned. The CASD may revise the position description as tasks are analyzed and modified.

The position holder must be able to perform and accomplish the responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the position holder to inform the CASD of any and all reasonable accommodation requests in advance of filling the position.

Requirements (Per Section XIII=B of School Code)

The chief school administrator of a school entity shall appoint a school administrator as the school safety and security coordinator for the school entity. Act 55 (2022) requires the appointment of a school safety and security coordinator within 30 days of a vacancy in the position.

Act 55 (2022) requires mandatory training for those school administrators appointed as school safety and security coordinators, all appointed school safety and security coordinators must complete the training within one year from the time the initial training is offered (or one year from their appointment after that date). The mandatory training (which cannot exceed 7 hours) must be completed within one year from the time the initial training is offered (or one year from their appointment after that date.

 AVAILABLE:              April 10, 2026

CONTACT:                   Mrs. Michelle Sarokon

                                   HR Coordinator

                                   540 W. North St.

                                   Carlisle, PA 17013

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures, services, activities and facilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons, contact:

Dr. Michael R. Gogoj

Title IX Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800

Lisa Slover

Section 504 Coordinator

Director of Student Services

Office Address – 623 West Penn Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800 ext. 17815

sloverl@carlisleschools.org