Director of 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

1. Coordinates the development of reunification plans for individual schools and for the District.
2. Oversees the weapon detections systems (e.g. Evolv OpenGate) in schools to include training of staff policy and procedures.
3. Writes and implements memoranda of understandings mutual aid agreements and other partnership agreements.
4. Designs implements directs and maintains school-based security strategies school security programs and policies standard operating procedures.
5. Identifies 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.
6. Creates and manages training programs that enables the school safety and threat management personnel to meet and/or exceed Florida State standards.
7. Oversees and maintains the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Program.
8. Performs 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 (KSAs)

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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