Primary Purpose:

Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Supervise and oversee an adequately staffed, trained, and equipped force of certified police officers.Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of the district’s safety and security program. Oversee mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of emergency management.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §1701.2633***

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Advanced knowledge of overall operations of a police department

Advanced knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs

Bondable as required by TEC §37.081(h)

Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of emergency operations planning

Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures

Knowledge of health and school safety programs and applicable laws

Strong public information, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of local, state, and federal response procedures

Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as applicable

Experience:

3 years experience as a fully commissioned police officer

3 years law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity

3 years emergency management, risk management, or safety and security experience

Chief of Police-Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Department Management

1. Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
2. Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs.
3. Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.

Law Enforcement

1. Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
2. Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the district’s jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
3. Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.

Safety

1. Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
2. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
3. Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions.

Administration

1. Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contrabandconfiscated on district property.
2. Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.

Director of Safety and Security-Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Safety and Security

1. Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of the districtwide school safety and security program.
2. Responsible for district safety, emergency management, NIMS, and ICS, training of administrators, staff, and volunteers.
3. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills.Plan and coordinate drills with all instructional and noninstructional facilities to ensure readiness when needed.
4. Plan agendas and serves as chair for the school safety and security committee; prepare the committee to staff the Emergency Operations Center.
5. Oversee the annual review of the district emergency management plan using data, state guidance, and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
6. Inform campus leaders of the status of campus preparedness and planning for weather-related or unexpected emergencies. Monitor weather and approaching storms and makes recommendations if the weather is likely to alter campus class schedules or affect campus events.
7. Assess availability of appropriate technologies for emergency response, including testing emergency communication technologies, tracking and analyzing the speed of communications, timing of messages, and communication delays.
8. Act as the district liaison with local law enforcement, fire agencies, emergency management officials, and community leaders involved in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
9. May oversee the school marshal program and serve as liaison to the school resource officer program.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response.
2. Implement federal and state laws and regulations, local board policy, and insurance regulations and ensure compliance.
3. Stay abreast of local, state, and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
4. Stays abreast of the relevant procedures and strategies for college campuses outlined by NIMS and ICS.
5. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, audits, and other documents as required.

Communication

1. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to district safety and security are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner to all appropriate stakeholders.
2. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regardingsecurity and safety issues to the board, staff, and community, as required.