Director, School Safety and Threat Management

Job Summary

The Director of School Safety and Threat Management will oversee supervise and effectively manage all matters related to school safety and threat management for the Duval County Public School District (the District). This position exists to perform administrative work as identified through Florida rules 6A-1.0018 School Safety Requirements and Monitoring and Rule 6A-1.0019 Threat Management. This position is tasked to ensure that assigned personnel provide high quality and ethical services to the staff students and parents of the District.

Essential Functions

Depending upon the specific position incumbents may perform some or all the functions in the section below. Percentage of time spent performing essential functions may vary across positions.

the development of reunification plans for individual schools and for the District.

the weapon detections systems (e.g. Evolv OpenGate) in schools to include training of staff policy and procedures.

and implements memoranda of understandings mutual aid agreements and other partnership agreements.

implements directs and maintains school-based security strategies school security programs and policies standard operating procedures.

and applies for grants and other related funding for various programs in support of the school district as it applies to safety and threat management.

and manages training programs that enables the school safety and threat management personnel to meet and/or exceed Florida State standards.

and maintains the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Program.

other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university required.

Experience: Minimum Five (5) years of supervisory experience and minimum Five (5) years of law enforcement threat management and/or school safety experience in a K-12 environment.

Certifications and Licenses: School Safety Specialist Certification and Florida Model Threat Assessment Instructor and Trainer Certification preferred. Certification for School Safety Specialist and Florida Model Threat Assessment Instructor and Trainer Certification required within (1) year of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern school police administration concepts functions principles practices and procedures
• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and case decisions related to school security including Florida rule 6A-1.0017 SESIR Florida rule 6A-1.0018 School Safety Requirements and Monitoring Florida rule 6A-1.0019 Threat Management
• Knowledge of the laws and safety recommendations from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Safety Act
• Knowledge of processes for ensuring school districts are following school safety procedures and processes
• Knowledge of complex research and reporting methods
• Knowledge of latest trends and strategies relating to school safety and public safety
• Strong coaching mentoring and leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of current electronic communication and analytical programs i.e. word processing spreadsheets presentations and database software skills
• Ability to apply effective human relations techniques especially in adversarial or confrontational situations
• Ability to speak to large crowds community groups and stakeholders
• Ability to interpret Florida State Statutes Federal Laws and District Policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Ability to recognize trends and problems in the field of school police safety
• Ability to develop and deliver clear and effective public responses and presentations
• Ability to write clear concise and comprehensive reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective service-oriented employee and citizen relations
• Ability to work in a deadline driven and stressful work environment with frequent interruptions

Required Experience:

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