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Coordinator of School and Community Safety

Employer
School District of Lancaster
Location
Lancaster, PA, US
Salary
per SDoL LTL agreement / Per Year
QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate's degree in criminal justice, public safety management, emergency planning and response, or a related field preferred.

Experience in a law enforcement leadership position or in a military/security/public safety position of similar responsibilities.

Experience in working with culturally diverse students, parents, and staff.

Proficiency in data entry, Word and Excel.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and community.

Ability to assimilate and evaluate data and prepare sound recommendations based upon information.

Other qualifications that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

JOB GOAL: To ensure the safety and security of students, staff and community members, while moving the District toward a community policing model by providing leadership and ensuring effective and proven systems are developed, implemented, maintained and evaluated.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages all aspects of the card access and security camera systems including monitoring, updates, protocols and surveys and provides recommendations and support for installation and new system considerations.

Oversees all aspects of Emergency Response including plan development and maintenance as well as drill implementation and evaluation.

Guides the security efforts of the District as Chairperson of the District Security Team.

Serves as the chairperson of the District Safety Committee to promote a safe work environment.

Stays informed of best practices for safety and security and implement as warranted.

Coordinates activities and locations of Crossing Guards with appropriate municipalities.

Oversees compliance and implements professional development in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 44 and Safe2Say including changes and additions of State and Federal mandates.

Develops documented procedures and coordinate training to ensure safety and security initiatives are consistently followed.

Interprets and implements rules, State and Federal regulations, and School Board policies, as they relate to assigned areas of responsibility.

Provides community leadership in the areas of safety and security and community policing.

Meets with community groups to update them on school security and the community policing initiative.

Provides regular updates to community partners regarding community policing and security.

Works closely with the Office of Communications regarding press releases and information as pertaining to safety and security, community policing, and public relations.

Coordinates safety and security initiatives with external organizations including conducting table top exercises and various drills.

Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with the appropriate municipal Police Department(s).

Serves as a liaison between the District and Police Department (s) regarding School Resource Officers.

Performs analysis, projections, and make recommendations regarding the success of the District's safety and security programs.

Budget preparation and management for safety and security activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts and /or manages vehicle and pedestrian surveys and analysis as needed to assure safe and proper flow of traffic.

Maintains and submits as required by law; all crime statistics.

Develops and implements grant requests for additional funding of District crime prevention initiatives, personnel, and related programs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year. Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Sitting for limited periods of time

100% physically active, standing and walking for extended periods of time

Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands

Ability to climb stairs

Some lifting, up to 25 pounds

Sensory Abilities:

Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens/devices

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Ability to be flexible.

Mental Demands:

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.

Environment:

All areas of school settings including school grounds, as well as neighborhood/community areas.

Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings.

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