Director - Special Operations; Security

Overview

POSITION TITLE

DIRECTOR

WORKING TITLE

Director
- Special Operations

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Office of Security

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Director Band 2

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Senior Director-Security

SUPERVISES

1 Event Coordinator;
Vendor contractors

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday

WORK HOURS

Regular business hours

• Irregular and extended work hours at times (evenings and weekends)

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

12

Responsible for managing all daily security operations. Provides direct supervision and oversight of all private security contracts and services to include preparation of request for proposals (RFPs), preparing contracts, the school resource officer (SRO) program, off-duty contracts, the  office, and the card access program. Collaborates with the Senior Director in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining district-wide security operations, security policies, and regulations.

Develops and maintains liaisons with local municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development and response effort coordination. Participates in budget development for the security office.

• Comprehensive knowledge of current trends and developments relating to security concepts of educational settings and facilities;
• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, emergency management, public school law relating to security, and educational policy;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  Google Apps;
• Skilled in analysis and problem-solving;
• Effective organizational skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• 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 work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends;
• Ability to perform continual study and awareness of security related technologies and strategies;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, representatives of government, volunteer organizations, public officials, and business/community organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• Five years of experience in an educational setting planning and managing public safety daily operations and interacting effectively with school system administrators; AND
• Experience in private security services and developing request for proposals (RFPs), contracts, selection of candidates, and developing post orders; AND
• Experience interacting with representatives of government, volunteer organizations, public officials, and business/community organizations; AND
• Project management experience.

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully meet the essential duties may be considered.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

• Certified in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid.

• Manages the daily operation of security programs the absence of the Senior Director, oversees all departmental activities.
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of all private security contracts and services to include preparation of RFPs, preparing contracts, the SRO program, off-duty contracts, the  office, and the card access program.
• Responsible for providing specific focus on developing, implementing, and monitoring of initiatives to drive progress toward delivery of the district’s key goals and strategic initiatives.
• Assists the Senior Director of security with budget development.
• Develops and maintains liaisons…