Safety and Security Lead

TITLE: Safety and Security Lead

About Us:

Established in 1874, we have grown to 21 schools, serving over 11,000 students with over 50 languages spoken by our students.

Our organization is centered around our values and beliefs that our students are confident self-advocates with interpersonal and critical thinking skills who productively and innovatively make a positive impact in their current and future communities.

We are proud of the family-like culture that permeates our system. Our system boasts award winning faculty and principals, high achieving students, signature programs and unparalleled parental and community support.

We take our mission and vision seriously and we are committed to inspiring excellence in every child and every adult so that our students are prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. At TD3, you have an opportunity to change the world and life trajectory of over 11,000 students.

Role Overview:

The Safety and Security Lead supports the district’s physical security infrastructure through a combination of proactive security support and incident response. This position focuses primarily on security-related systems, including surveillance cameras, alarms, and access control, while providing operational support to school sites. The Safety and Security Lead responds to security concerns as they arise, assists with maintaining consistent security practices throughout the district, and serves as a primary point of contact for incoming crisis line calls, ensuring appropriate tirage, timely response, coordination, and escalation in accordance with district procedures. Oversees the visitor management program for all sites and is responsible for the employee fingerprinting process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant job-related experience
• Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identify Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid state issued driver license (position requires travel to multiple sites using a district vehicle)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in law enforcement, emergency dispatch, or other life-safety positions.
• Experience in a school district, public sector, or governmental setting.
• Experience supporting emergency responses, drills, or crisis operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience working with security-related systems such as surveillance cameras, alarms, access control, or similar technology.
• Knowledge of school safety practices and emergency protocols.
• Familiarity with incident command concepts (ICS/NIMS).
• Ability to handle crisis or emergency calls in a calm, professional manner.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and communicate effectively with non-technical users.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to staff, colleagues, district leadership, and the governing board.
• Management: Business/management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer and personal service: Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Safety/Security: Equipment, policies, and procedures for the protection of people, data, property, and the organization.
• Law/government: Relevant local, state, and national laws and government regulations including Board of Education policy
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while collaborating with others
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management regulations, plans and procedures

Responsibilities:

Security systems support & coordination

• Support the day-to-day operation of district security systems, including surveillance cameras, alarms, and access control systems.
• Monitor system status, identify issues, and coordinate service, repairs, or follow-up with vendors, Facilities, IT, and school sites.
• Assist with security camera review requests under the direction of the Director of Safety & Security and in accordance with district policy and legal guidance.
• Maintain system documentation, inventories, and service logs related to security systems.
• Support standardized security system practices across all district schools.
• Oversee and complete fingerprinting of volunteers for the school district (training provided)
• Oversee the visitor management program

Proactive Security Support

• Conduct proactive outreach to school sites to identify potential security system issues or operational concerns.
• Assist school staff with questions related to security systems, security procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Conduct routine checks, follow-ups, and coordination to help maintain effective security operations district-wide.
• Provide training and guidance to school staff on security expectations and best practices.

Incident Response

• Answer and triage incoming district crisis line calls, gathering critical information and initiating appropriate response actions.
• Provide real-time support to school sites during security-related incidents.
• Support and coordinate with school sites regarding emergency lockdown protocol drills and actual security incidents, including communication, accountability support, and escalation as appropriate.
• Coordinate notifications and escalation to the Director of Safety & Security, district leadership, emergency responders, or other departments as required.
• Assist with documentation, follow-up, and after-action activities related to incidents, drills, and crisis line calls.
• Maintain a tracking log of all crisis line incidents and their resolution.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Serve as a point of coordination between school sites, the Safety & Security Department, Facilities, IT, and external partners.
• Communicate system limitations, timelines, and expectations clearly to school staff and administrators.
• Develop and update procedures, reference materials, and training resources related to security systems and emergency protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
• Supervisory Activities:A
• Budget Signing Authority: Department supplies and materials with approval
• Decision-making Authority: Decisions impact the department and/or school site

Mental and Psychological Demands:

• Medium demands: The job requires some mental effort and involves moderate levels of stress (e.g., Occasional need to deal with difficult customers or manage emotions when interacting with others, sometimes work under tight deadlines, limited or no exposure to public criticism, occasionally requires extended periods of concentration on complex tasks).

Work Type/Physical Demands

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Environment

• Moderate risk and discomfort level: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice

DEPARTMENT Safety & Security

LOCATION Sanchez

REPORTS TO Director of Safety & Security

CONTRACT LENGTH/DAYS 12 months

COMPENSATION $24-29/hr

Full Time

FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt