The School Safety and Security Coordinator serves as Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s chief security officer responsible for the safety and security of all facilities, faculty, students, and staff across all DCIU facilities and sites. The school safety and security coordinator manages school safety and security programs and provides direct support to administrators. Performs supervisory and administrative tasks in developing, implementing and managing programs designed to effectively address safety and security needs of students and staff in all schools and programs. Serves as point of contact for emergency communications with schools, community and with emergency responders and coordinates the school crises response programs. Manages emergency response protocols involving threats that have the potential to impact school safety including severe weather or fires. Works with local law enforcement agencies to monitor and coordinate the school resource officer program. The position is responsible to lead all efforts outline in current and future school code amendments as it relates to school safety and security, required trainings, and professional development of staff and contractors.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Lead DCIU programs in the coordination, development and implementation of safety and security procedures in programs.
• Actively evaluate the effectiveness of all safety and security programs; coordinates with key administrators to ensure all security concerns related to building access and site security are promptly addressed.
• Serve as the intermediate unit’s liaison with the executive council, PA Department of Education or other required entities, law enforcement and other organizations on matters of school safety and security.
• Facilitate monthly safety and security meetings at each building.
• Coordinate training and resources for students and school entity staff in matters relating to situational awareness, trauma-informed approaches, behavioral health awareness, suicide and bullying awareness, and emergency procedures and training drills, including fire, natural disaster, active shooter, hostage situation and bomb threat at minimum. Keep current on school code requirements for trainings and lead implementation of any new requirements.
• Management of emergency management system to track building level drills and make recommendations for the improvement of building evacuation procedures. Ensure that all building safety plans are up to date.
• Oversee building safety assessments and audits of all safe schools’ practices and procedures.
• Coordinate with building supervisors on emergency drill management and best practices. Implement knowledge of techniques and best practices related to continuous planning, organizing and evaluating established emergency plans.
• Organize the use of emergency communication equipment and hardware.

Qualifications:

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety or related field.

Certification Required: None

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years (combined) of relevant experience in an educational setting, law enforcement or security management setting required

Experience Preferred:

• Law enforcement or security management required; school experience preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and technology skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work under stress. Ability to work effectively with people and be able to supervise others.
• Capable and able to perform all operations associated with security technology.
• Valid license to drive in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to work flexible hours and schedules.