SUMMARY: The Director of Safety will support the instructional process by putting structures, systems, and procedures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
? Review all District safety and security policies and procedures for a common and enforceable language and purpose, and conduct updated security training for all school district personnel as needed.
? Serve as the School Safety & Security Coordinator under Act 44.
? Facilitate/participate in related district committees, including the safe school committee, the crisis team, and the workplace safety committee.
? Assist principals/assistant principals with disorderly discipline problems (students or adults).
? Assists and serves as the first point of contact for bomb threats, hostage situations, and other emergency situations as may be necessary.
? Advance and oversee the upgrades with respect to surveillance, keyless entry, and alarm systems as needed in each building.
? Organize the use of emergency communication equipment and hardware, including radios, walkie-talkies, cell phones, district-wide phone systems, and silent panic alarms.
? Coordinate through building administrators and school counselors to implement effective prevention strategies.
? Provide recommendations for threat reduction.
? Track usage of district buildings and determine if security is required. Point of Contact for Security requests.
? Supervise and be the Point of Contact for district security officers, schedule their usage, and coordinate their training.
? Assign, direct, and supervise school security personnel during District events in support of administrators, as appropriate.
? Foster and maintain positive relationships with municipal and state EMS agencies.
? Contact and/or assist local law enforcement and emergency personnel when needed or while present on School District property.
? Ensure district compliance with safety-related state and federal requirements
? Assist District staff with problem situations as requested.
? Enforce parking restrictions and issue traffic and non-traffic citations.
? Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet.
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