Manager, School Safety INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Provides leadership to the Department of School Safety by delivery of services to schools and families that assist schools in providing a safe and secure learning and working environment. Collaborates to create a shared understanding of challenges at the school level and identifies opportunities to improve school safety. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in education business management public administration or a related student behavior or safety field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in school leadership school safety or public safety. Three years of which were at the supervisory level. Advanced degree preferred.
• Note: Other combinations of applicable education training and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid class C Maryland drivers license or an equivalent is required.
• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement is preferred.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training and certificates of completion are preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school operations and school safety.
• Knowledge of student behavior management preferred. Knowledge of laws codes and regulations pertaining to safety and student discipline preferred. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Skill in planning and supervising the work of others. Skill in working with school administration preferred. Skill in communicating effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• The duties of this position require significant travel to and from an office to schools. After hours responses related to school emergencies is probable. Being available by phone after hours is required.

Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

BENEFITS:BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid vacation paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System

GRADE:

Grade 11 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale

SALARY: $109809 to $176618 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2025-2026 Effective January 1 2026) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at COMPENSATION: This position may be eligible for comp time. Visit the BCPS website to review the OPE Master Agreement for additional information at OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advance notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends. Required license must be maintained throughout employment in this position or any other that requires it.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnelmustattend aBenefits and Retirement Orientationmeeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information:

Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure