Director, Safety and Security

SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT                           CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR, SAFETY AND SECURITY

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, direct, and implement the District's security program to provide for the protection, security and safety for all students, staff, visitors, District property and equipment; develop plans and coordinate activities of the District emergency preparedness program; direct, coordinate and train District staff in crisis response measures; ensure compliance with state codes, local ordinance, and District protocols and regulations; participate in a wide variety of investigative activities regarding incidents pertaining to campus safety and security; perform related duties as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, direct and implement District-wide safety and security program; assess potential threats, and identify and improve safety and security deficiencies to ensure an effective, efficient and operational campus security model.
• In coordination with local public safety departments, develop District-wide protocols, procedures, expectations, site responsibilities and training manuals related to school safety and security; maintain and update security and safety protocols, procedures, standards of safe and effective campus security practices, site specific expectations, and training manuals.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct initial and on-going training for site administrators and other District personnel on security and safety protocols, procedures, standards of safe and effective campus security practices, and site specific expectations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate security coverage for daily functions and special events; liaise with law enforcement and fire agencies to ensure effective placement of service, collaboration and communication on behalf of the safety and well-being of students and District
• Assist school sites where emergencies are in progress; assess situations and call for assistance from local law enforcement personnel, as needed.
• Respond to critical incidents and conduct investigations and reporting, as needed; coordinate with local law enforcement personnel regarding District activities and incidents; participate in the development and implementation of physical threat assessments related to persons or property.
• Perform confidential and sensitive internal investigations pertaining to campus safety and security, as well as staff and student accidents, injuries and incidents, as needed; work with staff to collect and prepare documents related to claims or litigation; prepare investigation reports and maintain records related to investigations.
• Liaise between the Board of Education, district administration, site administrators and community members to ensure that appropriate security services are provided and protocols are
• Develop and oversee the District’s emergency preparedness program for effectiveness and initiate necessary changes; ensure compliance with federal and state preparedness requirements i.e., Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS); evaluates and provides feedback related to emergency drills, after action reports/debriefing, crime prevention and safety programs.
• Make presentations to Board of Education, leadership, staff, various committees and community members, as required; represent the District on committees and associations; research and respond to inquiries from a broad audience.
• Represent the Superintendent on community committees and task forces, and in problem resolution conferences with parents, District staff and Governing Board members; testifies on behalf on the District’s behalf regarding various legal issues.
• Maintain familiarity with provisions of the California Education Code, Penal Code, Municipal Code, Board Policies and Administrative Regulations affecting activities of campus security.
• Participate and attend on-going professional development to stay current with emerging safety and security risks, incidents and trends.
• Direct and/or train, supervise and evaluate staff in areas of responsibility, as
• Prepare and present oral and/or written reports, as required; maintains records related to assigned functions.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:

Knowledge of:

• Relevant federal and state laws, codes, local ordinances and District protocols and Principles and methods of District and campus security.
• District safety and security practices and procedures, and geography and layout of District campuses and properties.
• Security methods and procedures related to investigations, crowd/traffic control, and emergency operations functions.
• Effective practices and techniques for maintaining campus control, security and safety of students and District personnel.
• Public disaster preparedness organizations, plans and communications, search and rescue, including Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Crime prevention techniques.
• Community trends and needs, juvenile and adult.
• Security systems and
• Interpersonal skills and public relations, using tact, patience and
• Principles and practices of training, evaluating and providing work direction to
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and Standard office equipment, including computer and assigned software.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and implement effective and efficient campus security procedures and
• Establish and maintain a safe and secure campus model as a daily routine, during special events and during critical incidents.
• Analyze situations and assume responsibility to exercise independent judgment and select appropriate course of action and decision-making in various situations.
• Demonstrate leadership and composure in
• Effectively cope with stress and emergency situations.
• Maintain work effectiveness with frequent changes in workload and prioritizing of assignments. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Take responsibility and accept personal accountability for assigned Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
• Prepare clear, concise oral and written
• Operate radio and office equipment, including computer and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, psychology, criminal justice or public administration, law enforcement, police or forensic science, or related field and at least five (5) years of law enforcement, military or security management experience, including at least two years’ direct supervisory experience. Relevant advanced law enforcement or security training (e.g. California Peace Officer Standards and Training, FBI National Academy, etc.), highly desirable. Experience working with adolescent students or education institutions, is preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain qualification for district vehicle insurance
• Valid certificate in infant, child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a certified Multimedia First Aid Card is required from an EMSA certified provider.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Subject to attending meetings during evening
• Subject to conducting work during day, evening, weekend and holidays, and being on-call during off-duty hours.

Physical demands:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and by Speaking to be heard in crowds and before groups of people.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other assigned Seeing to monitor work environment, read a variety of materials and computer screen.
• Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, stooping or crouching to file and retrieve Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Regularly lifting, carrying and/or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting, carrying and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

BOARD ADOPTED: May 19, 2026

Salary : $110,392 - $140,892