JOB ROLE

The school Security Head is responsible for overseeing the security and safety of students, staff, and facilities within a school.

Reporting

The head of school and the school board

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and implementing security policies and procedures
• Conducting security assessments and audits
• Supervising and training security personnel
• Monitoring and controlling access to the school premises
• Responding to security incidents and emergencies
• Coordinating with law enforcement agencies as needed
• Conducting investigations and maintaining records of security incidents
• Communicating security protocols and procedures to students, staff, and parents
• Managing security equipment, such as CCTV cameras and alarms
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of security trends and best practices
• Working with appropriate departments to meet operational security needs within budget;
• Assisting in the development and implementation of security plans for special events.
• Advises and assists site-based administrators in matters involving criminal activities on school campus.
• Coordinating with site-based administrators, Maintenance and Facilities Departments to address and correct safety/security issues in the school.
• Preparing memos, reports, drawings, etc. related to safety and traffic issues on school campus; presenting them to appropriate school directors.
• Receiving all reports of school crime from site-based administrators and maintains statistics regarding this information.
• Communicating with media on involving school safety.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years in similar position
• Security Training Programs or other comparable training programs
• Tactical Response Training
• Emergency Management Certification
• Technology savvy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills

BENEFITS

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Permanent position with opportunity for growth
• 3 months probation period

SECURITY HEAD KPI’s

• The Key Performance Indicator for the Security Head include:
• Reduction in security incidents, such as theft, vandalism, and violence.
• Increased compliance with security policies and procedures by students, staff, and visitors.
• Timely response to security incidents and emergencies.
• Effective management of security personnel, including training and supervision.
• Maintenance and functionality of security equipment, such as CCTV cameras and alarms.
• Positive feedback from students, staff, and parents on the overall safety and security of the school.
• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to school security.
• Consistent communication with key stakeholders, such as school administration and law enforcement agencies.
• Efficient use of resources, such as budget and personnel, to achieve security objectives.
• Continuous improvement in security practices through ongoing training and evaluation