The posting
A current vacancy exists for a School Safety & Security Coordinator within the Norristown Area School District.
This position is responsible for contributing to a safe and secure environment for the employees, students and visitors at the Norristown Area School District. The assigned candidate will provide daily supervision of school security personnel at all district locations. In addition, the Coordinator will work to improve the safety culture of the School District and will report to the Chief Operations Officer.
Job Qualifications:
- A minimum of an Associate degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or related field
- A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in an educational setting, law enforcement, or security management
- Experience working with k-12 students preferred
- Public school experience preferred
- Proven ability to supervise others effectively and work in a team environment
- Completion of required Act 67 course
- Valid PA driver’s license and clean driving record required
- Capable and able to perform all operations associated with security technology
- Successful completion and submission of all required school clearances
- Ability to be flexible, self-directed, and motivated
- Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with staff and students
- Ability to do job responsibilities with minimal supervision and ability to schedule time to meet deadlines
- Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the central point of coordination for district safety and security requests, staffing needs, concerns, and contractor communication. Keep the COO and Superintendent informed of significant incidents, risks, and unresolved needs.
- Develop, review, and recommend safety and security policies, procedures, and operating standards. Support consistent implementation with building administrators and district departments.
- Coordinate school safety meetings with building and district leadership at least quarterly. Document attendance, decisions, assigned actions, and follow-up.
- Promote respectful relationships, sound judgment, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices in interactions with students, families, and employees.
- Coordinate security staffing, schedules, post assignments, and coverage for daily operations, athletics, evening activities, large events, and emergencies. Verify changes with building leaders and service providers.
- Provide direction and evaluate assigned district security personnel. Monitor contracted services, training documentation, service quality, attendance, and adherence to district procedures; address concerns through the vendor and COO.
- Coordinate with school resource officers and law enforcement on school safety. Exercise oversight consistent with district agreements and the authority of the officers’ employing agencies.
- Coordinate development and review of district and building emergency plans, including evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place, reunification, severe weather, and emergency communication procedures.
- Work with principals to schedule, document, and evaluate required drills. Identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and verify completion.
- Coordinate emergency response with district leadership, building administrators, police, fire, and emergency medical services. Support accessible procedures for individuals with disabilities or medical needs.
- Coordinate responder tours of buildings and grounds biennially and when buildings are first occupied or reconfigured. Maintain current emergency contact information and controlled access to response resources.
- Conduct and coordinate building and grounds safety inspections and security assessments. Report findings to principals and the COO; immediately escalate urgent hazards and track corrective actions with Facilities and other responsible departments.
- Coordinate visitor and contractor entry procedures, identification, access control, and weapons detection screening consistent with approved district protocols. Arrange staffing, training, and accommodations with appropriate school personnel.
- Coordinate operational checks and issue resolution for cameras, access-controlled doors, visitor management, emergency notification systems, radios, and related security equipment with IT, Facilities, and vendors.
- Identify coverage gaps and equipment needs; recommend improvements, replacement priorities, and testing schedules to the COO. Protect access credentials and sensitive security information.
- Ensure prompt reporting and documentation of safety concerns, security incidents, and credible threats. Notify appropriate district leadership and emergency responders according to approved protocols.
- Participate in district threat assessment processes and coordinate with administrators, student services, special education, and law enforcement on assessment, intervention, and follow-up.
- Support response to Safe2Say Something reports and other threat notifications through designated district procedures. Verify that assigned actions are completed and documented.
- Preserve relevant records and video through authorized channels, maintain confidentiality, and support administrative or law enforcement investigations within the scope of the position.
- Coordinate safety training for staff and students, including emergency procedures, situational awareness, behavioral health awareness, and violence prevention. Obtain employee input annually and maintain completion records.
- Must be prepared to plan and deliver Act 55 school safety and security training to school staff annually, consistent with current Pennsylvania training standards. Complete applicable instructor preparation, coordinate qualified trainers as needed, and maintain training materials, attendance, and completion records.
- Prepare the annual safety and security report for Board presentation in executive session no later than June 30 and required submission to the Pennsylvania School Safety and Security Committee. Maintain supporting personnel, training, meeting, and threat assessment data.
- Serve as liaison with Pennsylvania school safety agencies, law enforcement, and other partners. Complete required coordinator training and support required district submissions.
- Assist the COO with security budgets, purchasing, vendor performance, grant implementation, and documentation. Perform other related duties consistent with the position.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Schedule:
12 Month Position
Salary:
Based on equal or greater experience and prorated accordingly
$78,000- $85,000
