Lead High School Safety and Security Specialist

Lead High School Safety & Security Specialist

Eden Prairie Schools is seeking a Lead High School Safety & Security Specialist. The Lead High School Safety & Security Specialist provides leadership and supervision for the high school security team while supporting a safe welcoming respectful and inclusive school environment for students staff families and visitors. The Specialist manages daily security operations including campus supervision access control emergency response and coordination with the District Emergency Coordinator in alignment with district safety protocols. Working closely with the building principal and administrative team the Specialist supports student behavior expectations and disciplinary procedures while emphasizing a proactive relationship-based approach to school safety. Through a visible and approachable presence positive relationships with students and calm and consistent responses to challenging situations the Specialist helps prevent and de-escalate conflict reinforce positive behavior and strengthen a sense of belonging. The role balances effective security and emergency preparedness with relationship building prevention student engagement and positive school culture and climate.

Position Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree preferred. An associate degree combined with relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in school safety security law enforcement corrections emergency management or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults in a school community security or related setting preferred.
  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading coordinating or providing direction to a team of adults.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; required training will be provided within the first three months of employment if needed.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn school district policies procedures student discipline practices parking procedures emergency response protocols and student support systems.
• Demonstrated communication relationship-building conflict-resolution and de-escalation skills including the ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively use security camera systems electronic door access systems emergency communication tools and other school safety technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students families school administrators staff law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

*Please review the attached job description for additional details about the position.


Salary and Benefit Package*

*This is an unofficial summary of benefits. All items listed are conditioned by more extensive qualifying provisions as detailed in the agreement between Eden Prairie Supervisors and Specialists (EPSS) Employees andEden Prairie School District.

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