Job Description for Security Captain

Position Title: Security Captain                                   

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Director of Safety Services                                        

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Non-Licensed                                                              

Amount of Travel: 40%

Date Created: July 2021                                              

Level: District Administration

Salary Range: $42,086-$69,123                                   

Work Schedule: 245 Days

Position Summary: The North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) is seeking exceptional applications for the position of Security Captain . This role will assist with the management of security services across all fifteen (15) school sites and all central office departments and functions. The position will assist the Director of Safety Services (Director) in the task of providing a safe and supportive learning and working environment across the entire district.

The Security Captain will assist the Director by providing direct supervision to the Security Sergeants and Commissioned School Security Officers, as well as the overall management of all Security Officers and School Crossing Guards. Additionally, the Security Captain will oversee all training and certification requirements for all security personnel as well as professional development training regarding security procedures to all NLRSD staff.

Ideal candidates should be committed to high standards for safety and security with a successful background and experience working with security processes, procedures, structures, and training. The NLRSD is beginning its transformational journey to high academic excellence and the district is seeking security leaders to assist in ensuring the safety of more than 8,000 students and over 1500 employees.

Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Security Captain’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain constant daily communication and contact with the Director concerning the day-to-day operations of school security services.
• Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive district wide security plan which includes a comprehensive Crisis Response Plan.
• In accordance with the National Incident Management System, serves as Second-in-Command to the Director and responds to NLRSD sites in a crisis.

• Assists in the development and implementation of security plans for special events involving the school facilities within the jurisdiction of the North Little Rock School District.
• Coordinates and provides on-going training and assistance to site-based administrators and central office administrators in matters of safety and security services.
• Advises and assists site-based administrators in matters involving criminal activities on school
• Advises and assists site-based administrators with their direct supervision of Security Officers and School Crossing Guards while providing annual and ongoing training.
• Assists/advises in the development of crisis management/emergency response plans as part of each school’s safety plan.
• Reviews NLRSD policies and procedures related to school safety and security to ensure compliance and implementation of best practices for NLRSD schools and programs.
• Prepares memos, reports, drawings, related to safety and traffic issues on school campuses and forwards those to Maintenance or other appropriate locations.
• Works in collaboration with Human Resources to support new and current Security Officers with background checks, fingerprinting and appropriate certifications.
• Participates in the National Association of School Resource Officers, Association of School Safety and other professional organizations as well as various committees related to school safety and security preparedness.
• Works directly with local law enforcement agencies during critical incident
• Perform other related work as required and directed by the

Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of security/school safety programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and
• Comprehensive knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the areas of security and school safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for
• Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance.

• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Five (5) years’ experience in law enforcement, security or related experience to the assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Three (3) years of leadership and/or management experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in the field of Criminal Justice or related field is preferred or an acceptable level of equivalent experience or job knowledge.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug test upon

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a preliminary criminal background and child maltreatment check
• Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must successfully pass a psychological exam
• Must be able to successfully complete sixty (60) hours of initial training, including a written exam, and pass an additional background check administered by the Arkansas State Police.
• Must meet all requirements to be a commissioned school security officer pursuant to Arkansas law (including, without limitation, Ark. Code Ann. 17-40-337).
• Must furnish own firearm and ammunition that meets approved parameters set by the

Preferred Experience or Training:

• Approved Police Academy or equivalent training
• Security Training Programs or other comparable training
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Experience working in an urban setting

Skills and Abilities Required: The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Knowledge and Expertise:

• Proven ability to develop and deliver programming that drives improved safety, security, and emergency medical services, systems, procedures, and protocols for organizational
• Deep understanding of safety and security services models, frameworks and
• Strong knowledge of highly effective safety and security practices and the ability to lead others to implement these practices consistently across all school sites and central office departments while working collaboratively with local law enforcement and emergency medical agencies.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office or school setting. Prolonged stationary work and attention to desk or computer tasks are This position is cognitively demanding and requires especially well developed professional social skills and communication skills.

Movement in and about schools and office buildings/grounds is a frequent requirement and ability to carry or lift items 75 lbs. or less.

Empathy and Commitment to Cause:

• Deep commitment to improving safety and security services to support the organizational effectiveness of NLRSD.
• Passionately believes that all students and staff should have a safe and secure environment to learn and work.
• Demonstrates cultural competence, equity, and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing minority and economically disadvantaged families and students requiring special

Problem Solving and Systems Thinking:

• Understands how various systems and departments interact to achieve district
• Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-
• Identifies and prioritizes mission critical issues with alignment of people, time and
• Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable

• Exhibits strong focus on goals and Sets clear metrics for success.
• Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for principals to achieve their goals and ensures that school leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
• Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Leadership Skills:

• Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious
• Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person’s skills and contribution to team effort.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and
• Moves groups to consensus and resolves Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.
• Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups.
• Establishes clear expectations, deliverables, and
• Sets clear agendas and facilitates effective
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill
• Exhibits transformational and servant leadership characteristics in daily

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other roles and responsibilities as the superintendent and or their designee may assign.

Salary : $42,086 - $69,123