Assistant Director of School Security and Safety
Assistant Director of School Security and Safety
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Job Description
The Utica City School District is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the following anticipated vacancy: Assistant Director of School Security and Safety
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for directing planning and implementing a comprehensive program to provide for the security and safety of school district property students and addition the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of a drug enforcement and drug awareness program throughout the district. The work is performed under the administrative direction of the Director of School Security and Safety and the Superintendent of Schools or designee. Administrative supervision is exercised over the work of district personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
- Assists Director in Overseeing coordinating the planning development and implementation of a comprehensive program addressing the safety and security needs of the school district;
- Selects personnel and maintains staffing required to meet program and building needs;
- Assists in developing and administering organizational and administrative procedures designed to maintain security and safety activities on an efficient and effective basis;
- Plans and directs a regular program of safety and security inspections of district property;
- Maintains effective working relationships with community groups organizations agencies and news media;
- Creates and implements drug education and enforcement policies throughout the district;
- Acts as a resource for programs relating to drug and substance abuse;
- Reviews and keeps abreast on Federal State and local policies rules and laws which may affect the district;
- Insures compliance with Federal State and local law rules and regulations regarding district property facilities;
- Prepares reports in matters relating to security and safety as needed;
- Establishes and interprets policies and procedures for security and safety activities including traffic control;
- Establishes and maintains an inventory control system for all accountable property;
- Assists in training monitors on building security procedures;
- Ensures security monitors receive the proper training for the role and coordinates weapons detection training for building security needs;
- Recommends security policies to the Director of School Security and Safety and
- Assists in preparing an annual budget and submits to the Superintendent with appropriate supporting material.
FULL PERFORMANCE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Through knowledge of principles and practices of security law enforcement safety and drug abuse prevention;
- thorough knowledge of laws rules and regulations governing actions on school district property and in school districts in general;
- good knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection and criminal identification;
- good knowledge of the proper methods and procedures used in making investigations analyzing finding implementing corrective action; good knowledge of the principles practices and techniques of administration and supervision;
- ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with administrators school district personnel and students;
- ability to instruct and direct subordinates in security and safety procedures;
- ability to develop and implement educational programs to promote drug awareness; ability to express oneself clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
- ability to be courteous and tactful in enforcing laws or rules;
- resourcefulness;
- initiative physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field AND ten(10) years of experience in law enforcement agency which shall have included supervision as well as direct involvement in drug detention awareness and education;
OR
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field AND twelve (12) years of experience as defined in (A) above;
OR
Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and fourteen (14) years of experience as defined in (A) above;
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) (B) or (C).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid NYS Drivers License at the time of appointment. A valid NYS Drivers License must be maintained throughout employment.
FINGERPRINTING CLEARANCE THROUGH OSPRA A DIVISION OF NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
