Position: Director of Security and Emergency Management

Summary

Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, updating, overseeing, and directing a comprehensive safety and security program for Spartanburg County School District Four.

Qualifications

High school diploma or higher degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
Must be a commissioned police officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
Minimum of Five years’ experience in law enforcement, security or public safety.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Experience in administration and supervision preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

Assess the school district's current security operations and specific security needs; makes recommendations to improve the security within the school district and works with the Superintendent, School Board, and individual schools to implement recommendations.
Support and uphold the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Spartanburg District Four schools.
Oversee SRO program and effectively interact, communicate, and collaborate with all stakeholders.
Serve as liaison with local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate and act as a liaison for the School Resource Officers in conjunction with participating law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate the district traffic patrol program.
Investigate transportation issues on a district level that may involve, but are not limited to, bus accidents, threats, vandalism, theft, and trespass situations.
Conduct Security Audits on individual schools to test school readiness.
Provide consultation to support the development, promotion, and delivery of training on crisis response, crime/threat detection skills, and annual school reviews/updates to school crisis plans.
Supervise school crisis planning, and coordinate district-wide crisis plan.
Assist in the direction, planning, coordination, and implementation of district safety/security and emergency response programs.
Responsible for annual update of District and School Emergency Procedure Manual.
Plan and assign security for home sporting events for Woodruff Middle School and Woodruff High School.
Assist principals and district administration with school security drills and issues, as needed.
Assist with security planning for new facility construction.
Respond to service calls, and determine appropriate course of action.
Act as a first responder to fire and safety incidents.
Assist in behavior threat assessment process.
Manage and coordinate the placement and utilization of security devices, surveillance cameras, alarms, and other security measures for the school system, as appropriate.
Investigate vandalism and theft that occurs on any District property.
Assist in the development and implementation of Reunification Method.
Responsible for monitoring campus facilities.
Make recommendations to District Administration for the improvement of public safety and crime prevention.
Maintain knowledge of current issues and best practices in law enforcement, public safety, and campus safety.
Project a positive and professional image to the school district’s community.
Review school and district safety/security plans and revise, as needed.
Review security programs including evacuation plans at various district facilities, and make recommendations, as needed.
Respond and direct district personnel during possible bomb threats, natural disasters, inclement weather, and other emergency situations.
Coordinate and arrange physical security for large gatherings such as sporting events, theatre performances, graduations, etc.
Monitor fire, tornado, earthquake, and other safety drills in the schools, and collect/submit appropriate and required relevant paperwork to local/state/federal agencies including the S.C. Department of Education.
Coordinate with superiors to ensure accurate and timely flow of information.
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Personnel and Student Services, Superintendent, or other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Reports to: Director of Personnel and Student Services

Contract Length: 240 days

Salary: Negotiable

Filing Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Start Date: TBD

Spartanburg School District Four is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, English-speaking status or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws. Non-discrimination inquiries regarding employees and adults should contact the Spartanburg County School District Four Administrative Offices at (864) 476-3186.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR

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