E26/27 SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY OPERATIONS

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

9d•$93,156 - $114,570•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this management-level position plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the daily operations of the School Safety Coordinator Program within the Office of Safety, Security and Emergency Management (SSEM). The role provides direct supervision to Lead Safety Coordinators and operational oversight of School Safety Coordinators. Responsibilities include personnel accountability, staffing coordination, operational readiness, training compliance, incident review, and implementation of departmental initiatives to support safe and secure learning environments. The Supervisor acts as the primary operational liaison between field personnel and departmental leadership, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures. Independent judgment is exercised in personnel supervision, operational decision-making, staffing coordination, compliance monitoring, and program evaluation.

Requirements

Knowledge of school safety and security operations; emergency management principles and practices; Incident Command System (ICS); personnel supervision and performance management; public safety operations and risk management; School Security Officer requirements and Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) regulations; and Arlington Public Schools policies, procedures, and operational expectations.
Skills in leadership and supervision; program and personnel management; operational planning and coordination; training and instruction; conflict resolution and problem solving; incident management and emergency response; and data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
Ability to lead and supervise professional staff; analyze operational issues and develop practical solutions; coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; evaluate personnel performance objectively and consistently; and exercise sound judgment during emergencies and complex situations.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Degrees in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Education, Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field required.
Demonstrated experience supervising personnel, managing programs, coordinating operations, or leading organizational initiatives is required.
A valid state-issued Driver’s License.
Must possess a School Security Officer (SSO) Certification as defined by the Virginia Code or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain School Security Officer (SSO) Instructor Certification within one (1) year of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications required by Arlington Public Schools and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Significant progressively responsible experience in school safety, public safety, emergency management, security operations, law enforcement leadership, education administration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working in a K-12 educational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises, evaluates, mentors, and provides operational leadership to Lead Safety Coordinators.
Oversees the daily operation of the School Safety Coordinator Program, including staffing coordination, operational deployments, coverage assignments, special events, summer programs, and emergency response activities.
Ensures operational readiness and compliance with departmental policies, procedures, standards, certifications, training requirements, equipment accountability measures, and other program expectations through audits, inspections, reviews, and quality assurance activities.
Oversees onboarding, field training, professional development, and compliance with Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), School Security Officer (SSO), CPR/AED, CPI, and other required certification programs.
Reviews incidents, conducts fact-finding activities, evaluates reports and operational responses, and develops recommendations related to personnel matters, operational issues, risk reduction, and program improvement.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety, security, and emergency management initiatives.
Serves as a liaison between school personnel, Division leadership, public safety agencies, and community partners.
Maintains operational records, prepares reports, monitors program performance metrics, and develops recommendations to improve efficiency, accountability, service delivery, and program effectiveness.
Supports emergency preparedness initiatives, drills, exercises, reunification operations, incident management activities, and other duties as assigned.