Coordinator of School Safety and Security

Queen Anne's County Public Schools

Job Location:

Centreville, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
12/12/2025

Location:
Central Office

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
01/02/2026

Coordinator of School Safety & Security

Job Summary:The Coordinator of School Safety & Security oversees building safety in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the county schools and administrative buildings. The Coordinator works under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer in collaboration with building administrators to establish appropriate emergency procedures plans and regulations to ensure safe schools/facilities and enhance school emergency procedures. The Coordinator provides appropriate staff training and develops other recommendations to ensure a safe environment in the school.

Qualifications:

Evidence of current certification as a law enforcement officer comparable to the standards of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission requiredor have an active Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 permit/certification/identification card.
Fifteen years of experience in criminal justice homeland security safety and security public safety or emergency management required.
Five years of supervisory and executive leadership experience in criminal justice homeland security safety and security public safety or emergency management required.
First aid and CPR certification required.
Knowledge of computer applications for developing and maintaining files using database software.
Experience in gathering and interpreting data.
Excellent human relations and communications skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Maintain legislatively mandated certification requirements for a School Safety Coordinator established by the MCSS
Ability to successfully complete required training and secure licensing as defined in Maryland law for a special police commission within three months of employment.
Experience in conducting formal safety and security threat and risk assessment of facilities preferred.
Active Assailant Trainer Certified
Experience with writing and managing grants.
Able to lift 50 pounds on a recurring basis.

Responsibilities:

Create procedures and manage programs regarding safety security and emergency management; develop emergency management operations plans and practices for the schools and its campuses consistent with local state and federal requirements and best practices. Ensure development of Incident Action Plans and After Action Reports for all major planned and unplanned events.
Serve as the liaison between the School Board Queen Annes County Sheriffs Office and any additional local allied agencies to ensure efficient and effective management regarding established Memorandums of Understanding (MOU).
Establish emergency preparedness goals priorities and comprehensive procedures for response to reunification and recovery from emergencies and disasters.
Prepare and maintain school safety and emergency response plans and include regular safety drills exercises and training to ensure compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Oversee and supervise security services including School Resource Officers (SRO) and School Security Employees (SSE).
Coordinate emergency management planning with local governmental/law enforcement agencies and community organizations.
Participate in strategic planning policy formation and major policy development related to school safety and intervention strategies. Participate on all school safety committees. Work closely with administrators to assess and determine school safety/security needs. Promote and maintain standards for security conscious awareness and behavior. Ensure emergency preparedness and safety issues are integrated with other safety intervention and risk management programs. Ensure dissemination of security related information to staff. Distribute copies of school safety and emergency response plans to all school service emergency providers annually.
Stay abreast of developments in safety and emergency preparedness. Read pertinent literature attend meetings and conferences and participate in professional associations as appropriate. Establish and maintain an active network of professional contacts. Be available for weekly School Safety Conference Calls hosted by the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS)
Work in conjunction with Pupil Services to assist with procedures for residency registration compliance and verification. Make home visits to verify residency as needed. Review court petitions for guardianship and custody in order to make a school system recommendation to the court in writing and/or in person.
Coordinate assembly of necessary blueprints and diagrams for emergency response providers; these include but no limited to chemical storage areas electrical and water line locations and shutoffs gas line locations and shutoffs door evacuation locations and numbering fire suppression equipment locations and any other safety related equipment used in facilities.
Establish security for extra-curricular and special school events when appropriate. Provide input and recommendations for the locations of video surveillance door access locations and visitor management.
Develop and conduct Emergency Operations Procedures training at individual schools
Assist administrators with the development and maintenance of All Hazards Crisis Management Plans.
Respond to administrator parents and SRO inquiries regarding emergency and security policies and procedures.
Analyze vehicle traffic patterns and address traffic concerns.
Review and replace safety signage at campuses
Other job related duties as assigned.

Pay & Hours: This is a Full Time 12-month Exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process: Submit application at . Along with your application candidates seeking consideration mustupload 1) a letter of interest for this position 2) an updated resume and 3) two (2) current letters of recommendation along withany additional supporting documents.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws and the policies of the Board of Education QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color age religion disability genetics ancestry/national origin marital status sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service and provides equalaccess to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Annes County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or .
Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans Director of Student Services or .
Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith Supervisor of Special Education or .

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Annes County Public Schools 202 Chesterfield Ave Centreville Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202

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Fax: ; TDD:

Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.

Required Experience:

Position Type:Support StaffDate Posted:12/12/2025Location:Central OfficeDate Available:TBD Closing Date: 01/02/2026Coordinator of School Safety & Security Job Summary:The Coordinator of School Safety & Security oversees building safety in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the county schoo...