Chief of School Police and School Safety Director

Compensation Range: $73,588.30 - $118,816.80*Salary commensurate with experience, education, and credentialing. Salary range based on full-time (100%) employment FY 27_BD_Row 37 Work Days: 240 Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, or related field preferred

Experience: Ten years of law enforcement experience with a minimum of five years of progressive command-level experience, or any combination of education, experience, and training sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position Experience working with district and school leaders to develop safety protocols, procedures, and practices preferred Physical Activity:

• Standing, walking, sitting, squatting, kneeling, ascending/descending stairs, pulling, pushing, lifting in varying conditions
• May be required to remain in a standing or sitting position for extended periods of time
• May be subjected to extended periods of physical and mental exertion under highly stressful conditions, such as defending oneself or others from dangerous situations, taking a child into custody or making the physical arrest of a perpetrator of crimes
• Lifting 50 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the safest possible educational environment
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate department goals and initiatives
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from stakeholders
• Ability to use computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Spillman

Representative Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Informs the Superintendent of Schools or designee of all serious and/or emergency situations as directed or required by law.2. Works flexible work schedule, variable hours, and on-call when required.3. Maintains liaison with local law enforcement and community agencies, federal, state, and local court officials, 4. Plans, organizes, implements, and directs all activities of the School Resource Officers.5. Develops procedures and guidelines for departmental staff that will promote the efficiency and effectiveness of police services.6. Supervises and evaluates assigned employees, provides and arranges professional development and training to ensure employee performance meets acceptable standards.7. Ensures departmental compliance with directives, procedures, and guidelines to meet or exceed Georgia State Certification Standards.8. Works with the Human Resources Department to ensure an effective process for conducting criminal background checks of prospective employees as required by state law.9. Ensures District personnel comply with the rules, regulations, and laws relative to criminal history record information.10. Ensures district personnel successfully complete required school safety plans and safety plan 11. Ensures departmental hiring process and promotions are consistent with federal, state laws and Board policies 12. Administers the School Police (SRO) budget.13. Directs, assists, and reviews work schedules, assignments, and training programs of departmental staff.14. Ensures annual performance evaluations are conducted on all departmental personnel.15. Identifies, reviews, and interprets state and federal rules, regulations, or laws which may require fiscal, operational, or programmatic changes in existing programs or plans implemented by the School District.16. Collaborates with county and state emergency operation agencies to ensure the School District's emergency preparedness and response capabilities are current and sustainable.17. Collaborates with the Division of Schools and school-based staff in the development, design, coordination, and implementation of innovative and preventative security programs and strategies utilizing technology when appropriate.18. Collaborates with the Division of Schools and school-based staff to reduce and/or prevent drugs, weapons, and gangs in schools.19. Collaborates with the Division of Schools, Operations, and appropriate school district staff to identify the need for and sustainability of security measures (e.g., intrusion and fire protection) on all school district facilities.20. Collaborates with the Student Services Department to train officers in recognizing students with mental health needs requiring intervention services.21. Collaborates with the Facilities and Operations Department and other appropriate school district staff in planning and designing facilities that meet or exceed crime prevention design standards 22. Collaborates with school district personnel, community stakeholders, and local, state, and federal public safety agencies to ensure that state-mandated School Safety Plans meet or exceed minimum requirements annually.23. Collaborates with the Athletics Department to ensure security is arranged for athletic events and other special events 24. Oversees emergency management operations to ensure intra and inter-operability of the district-wide radio communication system.25. Provides assistance to the Human Resources Department on matters that may require administrative investigation of employees.26. Assumes command of police-related incidents or works with other public safety agencies to establish Unified Command that involves serious and/or critical incidents that occur on or may affect School District property or facilities.27. Interacts and communicates with public safety officials and organizations.28. Ensures that reports, data, and other similar information are reported to local, state, and federal agencies in compliance with applicable laws, policies, guidelines, or standards.29. Supervises and coordinates security at all regular and special-called meetings of the School Board and/or other events as directed.30. Makes presentations to schools, classes, clubs, and other organizations on safety, law enforcement, and other topics related to school safety and security and performs public and media relations duties as directed.31. Makes arrest(s) in emergency and necessary situations as authorized by state law.32. Assists with applications for grants to support the School Resource Officers and related GCS programs.33. Interacts with school-related and other community-based organizations such as the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to ensure GCS Police are accessible and responsive to community issues, problems, and concerns regarding the safety of students and staff.34. Utilizes data and information to improve the performance of the School Police and SROs to better protect the community it serves.35. Reviews current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.36. Operates GCS Board-owned vehicle in a safe manner and assumes responsibility for all supplies and equipment 37. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Superintendent or designee may assign from time to time.

Security Clearance: The Glynn County School System requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting on all new employees, including all substitutes and other designated employees. This document provides information about the above Glynn County Schools position. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. An individual'