School Safety Training Lieutenant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
About The Position
The School Safety Training Lieutenant assists in leading, supervising, and coordinating security activities between district personnel, law enforcement, and community agencies. Serving as a key liaison, the Lieutenant maintains consistent communication with parents, students, and staff to foster a safe educational environment. The Lieutenant is responsible for the training, supervision and evaluation of School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors. The Lieutenant is responsible for the development and implementation of coordinated security programs and methods, ensuring that district premises are safe and secure, prioritizing incoming security related calls for service with dispatcher and handles coordination of response according to established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social sciences or related field.
- Three (3) year’s experience as a Law enforcement officer or school district security official OR Seven (7) year’s experience as a Law enforcement officer or school district security official.
- Willing and able to carry and use all security weapons including a firearm.
- Ability to work occasional extended duty hours due to the needs of the district in covering large scale events with security, emergencies or other unforeseen events.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Training or experience in conflict or crisis resolution/mediation with youth.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a 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.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Must submit to post-offer/pre-employment lift test and drug/alcohol screening.
- Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued 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.
- Obtain ICS 300 and 400 certifications (within one year of hire).
- Must qualify with District provided firearm according to established training guidelines (within 3 months of hire).
Nice To Haves
- Five years’ supervisory experience in law enforcement.
- Experience in conducting employee misconduct investigations.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assists in leading, supervising, and coordinating security activities between district personnel, law enforcement, and community agencies.
- Serves as a key liaison, maintaining consistent communication with parents, students, and staff to foster a safe educational environment.
- Responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of coordinated security programs and methods, ensuring district premises are safe and secure.
- Prioritizes incoming security related calls for service with dispatcher and handles coordination of response according to established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Higher Pay (funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
