Wake County Public School System · 2 hours ago
Director - Special Operations (Security)
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expWake County Public School System is seeking a Director of Special Operations to manage daily security operations within the district. This role involves supervision of private security contracts, collaboration with local municipalities, and oversight of security policies and regulations.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Manages the daily operation of security programs; in the absence of the Senior Director, oversees all departmental activities
Provides direct supervision and oversight of all private security contracts and services to include preparation of RFPs, preparing contracts, the SRO program, off-duty contracts, the ID badge office, and the card access program
Responsible for providing specific focus on developing, implementing, and monitoring of initiatives to drive progress toward delivery of the district’s key goals and strategic initiatives
Assists the Senior Director of security with budget development
Develops and maintains liaisons with local municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development and response effort coordination
Reviews and proposes alterations to the emergency operations plan based on regularity changes, technological changes, or lessons learned from training or real-world situations
Conducts physical risk assessments and staff surveys to determine operational and functional response agencies
Coordinates maintenance of a National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant district emergency operations plan (EOP) and coordinates all training for staff, emergency response teams, and local emergency response agencies
Develops and maintains mutual aid agreements with all local agencies; facilitates the planning of training and exercises involving mutual aid response to WCPSS locations
Responsible for preparing with the Senior Director of Security or designee the disaster/emergency response for emergencies such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, chemical spills, and school shootings; assists during emergency operations center (EOC) activations and prepares situational status reports that describe response and recovery efforts and needs assessments
Collaborates with the Senior Director in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining district-wide security operations, security policies, and regulations
Collaborates with the Senior Director to ensure continual evaluation of security programs and recommendation of changes based upon ongoing analysis of data and trends
Coordinates with the Senior Director in managing all functions of the Office of Security, including providing presentations at Board meetings, Safety and Security Board committee meetings, the community, and other meetings, as required
Supports the Senior Director with coordinating emergency operations planning with all schools and emergency responders
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive knowledge of current trends and developments relating to security concepts of educational settings and facilities
Comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, emergency management, public school law relating to security, and educational policy
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
Skilled in analysis and problem-solving
Effective organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to handle multiple projects and remain calm, professional, and functional during stressful circumstances
Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments and resources
Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends
Ability to perform continual study and awareness of security related technologies and strategies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, representatives of government, volunteer organizations, public officials, and business/community organizations
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university
Five years of experience in an educational setting planning and managing public safety daily operations and interacting effectively with school system administrators
Experience in private security services and developing request for proposals (RFPs), contracts, selection of candidates, and developing post orders
Experience interacting with representatives of government, volunteer organizations, public officials, and business/community organizations
Project management experience
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements
Preferred
Certified in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
Company
Wake County Public School System
Wake County Public School System is the largest school system in the state and the 16th largest in the nation, providing preK-12 education.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shashi Buddula
Chief Technology Officer
Stacy Lee
CTO Wake County Public School System
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