School Safety Security and Emergency Services Manager (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage daily operations of School Safety and Security functions with oversight of assigned personnel. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and offers higher pay due to community-approved override funding guaranteed through June 2031.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business Management or Public Administration, or related Field OR At least Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, school safety, security and transportation safety or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in school administration, school safety, emergency management, or public safety operations.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Current Arizona Driver’s license with no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Physical Examination with 75 lb Lift Test.
• Must submit to a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
• CPR and First Aid Certification. Certification must be maintained current during course of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or coordinating school safety programs, emergency preparedness, or crisis response at the site or district level.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies.
• Experience in public speaking and staff training.
• Experience working under collective bargaining agreements or in multi-unit environments.
• Experience with or knowledge of campus safety systems (access control, alarm, or camera systems) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of School Safety and Security functions.
• Oversee assigned personnel.

Benefits

• Higher Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager