Los Angeles Unified School District

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND SECURITY

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in safety and security management
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Proven leadership capacity in emergency preparedness and response
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders
  • Experience in budget development and departmental operations
  • Ability to analyze threats and implement prevention strategies
  • Familiarity with physical security technology and systems

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee the District-wide safety and security program
  • Develop and implement safety policies and procedures
  • Supervise and evaluate daily operations of safety personnel
  • Serve as the primary liaison to law enforcement and emergency services
  • Conduct threat assessments and investigations
  • Manage departmental budget and long-range planning
  • Lead initiatives for crime prevention and community safety

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on student and staff safety
  • Collaborative work with community partners and law enforcement
  • Professional development in safety and security practices
  • Strategic leadership role within the educational system
  • Dynamic work environment with potential for innovation
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, the Director of Safety and Security plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates a comprehensive District-wide safety and security program designed to protect students, staff, visitors, and property and to support effective teaching and learning. The Director provides strategic and day-to-day operational leadership for campus safety, field patrol, dispatch and communications, physical security, emergency preparedness, threat assessment, investigations, and crime prevention initiatives; develops and implements policies, procedures, and systems; and serves as the District's subject matter expert and primary liaison to law enforcement, fire, emergency management, and community partners regarding safety and security.
The Director is responsible for planning and managing departmental operations, including the daily deployment and supervision of safety personnel, budget development and administration, performance management, equipment and technology oversight, and long-range program planning in alignment with federal, state, and local requirements and District goals

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About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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