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Fairfax County Public Schools · 5 days ago

Safety and Security Specialist (FCPS Internal Candidates)

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $102K/yr

3+ years exp

Fairfax County Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its students and staff. The Safety and Security Specialist develops and monitors safety programs, collaborates with various stakeholders, and oversees security staff to maintain school safety.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management

Responsibilities

Plans, creates, and implements programs that ensure the safety and security of students and staff

Acts as a first responder to emergency incidents on school grounds and at school events

Formulates and exercises decisions affecting the welfare and safety of students and staff on a routine basis and in response to emergency incidents and crisis situations

Enforces school safety and security rules and regulations

Provides consult and subject matter expertise to school administrators

Participates in school committee meetings regarding student conduct and human and community relations

Oversees and enforces parking and bus regulations on school grounds

Serves as school-community relations coordinator by being the primary contact to the public and outside agencies on all matters of school security

Investigates all safety and security incidents occurring on school property to include accidents, loss of personal and school property

Handles disputes and grievances concerning the safety and security of students and staff and provides resolutions to include coordinating the integration of crisis intervention

Oversees the security operations team and emergency preparedness activities to include the development and implementation of preventive plans

Establishes local school safety and security procedures and schedules and participates in the creation and revision of division-wide security policies

May supervise safety and security assistants

Oversees extra- or co-curricular activities after normal school hours

Participates in student activities and may serve as sponsor or coach

Represents the school in court, as needed

Serves as a liaison between Fairfax County police and fire safety officials and school administrators

Monitors the school security budget

Oversees the use and monitoring of the school security technology and equipment

Encourages students to promote a positive school environment

Must conform to all requirements pursuant to the Code of Virginia and the Virginia Administrative Code

Performs related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in law enforcementThree years safetySecurity experienceCompulsory certification trainingSafety regulationsSupervisory experienceEnforce regulationsRelate to staffMaintain relationshipsEffective communication skills

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in law enforcement, or a related field

Three (3) years of experience in safety and security

+ Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience

Must successfully complete compulsory certification training approved by the Virginia Center for School Safety within sixty (60) days of hire and renew certification annually

Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment

Knowledge of local, county, and state rules and regulations requiring an alcohol-, drug-, weapons- and tobacco-free environment

Knowledge regarding student safety and conduct

Ability to enforce those regulations

Ability to relate to, communicate with, and supervise staff in order to help establish and maintain an appropriate and safe school environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, families, and the public

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing