POSITION TITLE:  School District Safety Officer

POSITION GOAL: 

Coordinate district and school staff in the implementation of the "best practices" safety guidelines and procedures.  Serve as the law enforcement liaison for the School Board and all law enforcement agencies serving School District 300, and develop and implement a district wide safety plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Plan and direct a staff development program for all assigned areas of school safety based on need assessment.

1. Oversee security and alarm systems.
2. Assist school-based administrators in a safety staff development plan.
3. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the various aspects of district and school safety guidelines and procedures, and prepare reports.
4. Develop a comprehensive plan for district and school safety and work collaboratively with persons responsible for implementation of the plan.
5. Communicate safety information and needs with schools and departments, and other governmental agencies.  (Coordination with those agencies for the annual drills)
6. Communicate school safety programs to parent groups.
7. Communicate District policies and state laws to the public and individuals.
8. Interpret the District and School's Comprehensive Safety Plans to schools and community.
9. Respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
10. Involve all levels of employees in the development of District and Schools' Comprehensive Safety Plans.
11. Facilitate and coordinate district safety response teams.
12. Promote school safety programs within schools and departments and provide security at School Board meetings.
13. Assist in staff development programs at District and building level.
14. Attend pertinent state and national conferences for informational purposes.
15. Promote school safety through use of professional organization resources.
16. Implement and monitor approved grants.  Write and apply for appropriate competitive grants.  Obtain a grant within three years.               
17. Assist in developing a budget in the area of school safety.
18. Exhibit support for the District's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.  Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the District.
19. Serve on committees, councils, or task forces.
20. Oversee peer jury process.
21. Work with schools in hiring of police liaisons.
22. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.