Senior Administrator- Security

Wake County Public School System • Cary, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Administrator-Security provides security services for all Wake County Public Schools System properties. The position conducts required emergency drills, coordinates security plans for large events, responds first to emergencies on WCPSS property, and investigates criminal activity and other incidents on school system property. The role also supports school administrators with policy interpretation, emergency response, and security-related matters, and works with law enforcement, emergency management, mental health agencies, and the juvenile court system.

The position is based at Crossroads I in Cary, North Carolina, and operates in a professional office environment with mostly low-to-moderate noise. It routinely uses standard office equipment and frequently requires driving. The role may involve direct contact with school staff, students, parents, external agency staff, and community members. It is classified as light physical work, requiring exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. The position is not available for a hybrid telework workweek.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Extensive knowledge of practices, procedures, standards, and regulations regarding law enforcement and/or investigations.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
• Skills in analysis and problem-solving.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using various communication techniques and tools.
• 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, government representatives, volunteer organizations, public officials, and business and community organizations.
• Ability to frequently drive a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in law enforcement, security, or the emergency management industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations of incidents involving WCPSS, including interviews with students and personnel.
• Investigate policy violations that may lead to search and seizure, including searches of students, vehicles, lockers, and facilities.
• Coordinate and provide security for dignitaries at school functions and provide security at student assignment hearings, school board meetings, periodic athletic events, and high school graduations.
• Maintain internal intelligence about threats of violence and related statistics to identify patterns and support remedial plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in periodic canine searches on WCPSS school campuses.
• Prepare reports and testimony for juvenile court proceedings and student due process hearings; maintain custody of evidence and coordinate with law enforcement agencies for court presentations and testimony.
• Maintain knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes relevant to school board requirements and assist school administrators during incidents, including law enforcement notification and juvenile law matters.
• Maintain understanding and application of Board policy, including the Code of Student Conduct, and interpret policy for school-based administrators.
• Participate in parent conferences and other meetings with school administrators as needed.
• Give presentations on school security topics to school staff, PTA organizations, and other groups requesting safety information.
• Coordinate activities involving sworn law enforcement and private security personnel.
• Participate in situations involving Wake County Emergency Management, mental health agencies, and the juvenile court system.
• Stay current with student assignment procedures and conduct residency checks when requested.
• Prepare written security risk assessments of school system sites and properties.
• Keep abreast of security-related technologies and strategies.
• Prepare investigative summary reports when requested.
• Assist schools in coordinating and conducting proactive emergency action drills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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