Job Description:
Position:                                 Director of Safety and Security
Classification:                         Classified
Term:                                      Full-Time/12 Month
Reports to:                              Assistant Superintendent of Operations
 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of prior police or security experience in a law enforcement-related field
• Detective experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Federal and Missouri State law enforcement rules and regulations
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a diverse educational setting.
• Must be able to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of studies and reports.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Safety and Security is responsible for administering effective and efficient school safety and building security services across the district. The Director of Safety and Security will direct and oversee all state and federal procedures in regard to FEMA shelters across the District.  The Director will serve as a liaison between the school district and all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including district SRO’s, ensuring compliance with security protocols and school attendance laws.  
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Security Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of school-related incidents and accidents.

• Consult with public safety officials and stakeholders to develop, implement, and annually review a comprehensive school emergency operations plan for the school district and each school or site as applicable.
  •  The plan will broadly address safety, crises, and emergency operations.
  •  The plan will address prevention, preparation, operations, and follow-up.
  •  The plan considers supporting the mental health needs of all involved in any crisis.
• Knowledge of all federal, state, and local school violence and prevention programs and resources that are available to students, teachers, and district staff.
• Ensures emergency preparedness drills are performed in compliance with state statute and local ordinance.
• Assists the Technology Department in implementing a cyber/privacy security plan, utilizing nationally accepted standards.
• The school system ensures access to Missouri’s school violence anonymous reporting tip line.
• Assist SROs and staff in participating in relevant school safety and violence prevention training.
• Respond to radio-dispatched calls for service.
• Monitor school facilities to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations.
• Maintain a current Crisis Plan and assist buildings with crisis plans and simulations.
• Cooperate with various community safety organizations to ensure a coordinated effort in case of emergency.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, Joplin Police Department, Jasper and Newton County Juvenile authorities, and Jasper and Newton County Sheriff's office.
• Build constructive relationships with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Create structures that build goodwill between law enforcement and students
• Provide law enforcement presence at school activities and athletic contests as needed
• Participate in committee assignments requiring security and threat assessment expertise.
• After hours and/or weekend availability, 24-hour call back in cases of emergency, and supervisory presence when required, on all shifts.
• Other duties as assigned; this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.