Job Description
Summary/Objective
The Safety & Security Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the safety, well-being, and security of students, staff, and visitors across school campuses. The Coordinator helps implement safety programs, conducts routine security checks, assists with emergency planning, and helps ensure district-wide compliance with applicable safety regulations. This position works collaboratively with school administrators, custodial and facilities staff, and local emergency responders.
Essential Functions
• Assist with implementation and maintenance district-wide safety and emergency response plans, including fire, lockdown, evacuation, and weather-related procedures.
• Support school administrators in conducting drills and ensuring compliance with state-mandated safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety and security audits of school buildings and grounds through routine site visits and regular communication with school staff; report hazards and help coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor building access control systems, surveillance equipment, and visitor management protocols.
• Assist in coordinating and conducting safety-related training for staff, including CPR/First Aid, AED, and crisis response procedures.
• Track and log safety violations and behavioral threats; maintain confidential documentation.
• Ensure safety signage, emergency exit plans, and first aid materials are in place and up to date.
• Monitor compliance with local building/fire codes, and district policies.
• Support positive school climate initiatives by helping to maintain safe, orderly, and respectful learning environments.
• Ensure school Emergency Management Plans and related tests, training, and documentation, are up to date and compliant with current laws and regulations.
• Track and maintain safety and security compliance documentation needed for local jurisdictions, state agencies, and sponsors.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and trainings pertaining to school safety and security.
• Assist in the preparation of safety and security related budget.
Competencies
• Working knowledge of K-12 emergency management procedures, school safety best practices, and relevant laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate calmly and clearly in crisis situations
• Possession of a strong work ethic and sound judgement
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, adapt, and multi-task
• Demonstration of exemplary customer service
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position typically requires unusual work hours, responding to emergency and alarm calls at all times .
Travel
Regular, 30-50%, to school campuses across the state
Required Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in safety, security operations, or related field
Preferred Education and Experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Education
• Two years of experience in safety and security in a school environment
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
