NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS		   
											B-7
Central Management Support							NONCERTIFIED

TITLE:			SECURITY DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.	High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Jersey driver’s license
2.	Minimum experience as determined by the board, including the following abilities:
3.	Knowledge of security measures, security policies & procedures, and crisis management.  Knowledge of current laws and regulations governing search and seizure activities.
4.	Must have a strong background in building security, including the design, set-up and daily operation of digital electronic security systems.
5.	Ability to maintain order and to work with groups and individuals on matters of security and crisis management.
6.	Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate.
7.	Experience in law enforcement, school security and/or public safety. Understanding of the criminal justice system.  Experience and expertise in school-related investigative fields, related juvenile enforcement, and the development of juvenile prevention and intervention programs.
8.	Ability to provide leadership and guidance regarding safety and security issues in an educational environment.  Demonstrated ability in training and supervision of security personnel.
9.	Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 

10.	Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

REPORTS TO:		Superintendent/School Business Administrator/Principals

JOB GOAL:

To provide leadership in the security and protection of pupils, staff, and school property.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.	Assumes responsibility for implementation of the district’s security plan and security-related policies and regulations. Evaluates the district’s security program on a continuing basis and recommends changes as necessary.
2.	Prepares and administers the security department budget.

Supervision of Staff
1.	Interviews candidates for the position of security guard and makes recommendations concerning appointments, promotions, reassignments, and disciplinary actions.
2.	Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of security guards.  
3.	Identifies professional development activity needs for security personnel and makes provisions for the appropriate training. Advises school administrators on security measures and conducts inservice programs for school site personnel.

Security and Emergency Planning
1.	Participates in the development and review of the district’s/school’s safety and security plan as assigned.  
2.	Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the contents and requirements of the emergency plans for all district facilities.	
3.	Cooperates with the local law enforcement agency and other federal, state, and local agencies regarding building security procedures and special security problems. 
4.	Oversees the placement, use and maintenance of school electronic security equipment including ensuring appropriately posted notices oversees, and in consultation with the custodian of records oversees the retention, storage, security and disposal of recorded footage and ensures appropriate access and use of recorded footage.
5.	Oversees the development and implementation of procedures for school building access by staff, students and visitors.
Crisis Response
1.	Detains unauthorized persons; calls for police assistance in accordance with the district’s security plan/crisis management plan.
2.	Notifies police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.
3.	Serves as a link between units responding to a crisis on school property and school staff.
4.	Submits written reports of all incidents of vandalism, violence, illegal drug activity, and security violations.
5.	Prepares and maintains reports on fire drills and security drills.

Other
1.	Maintains a high level of professional competency through participation in workshops, seminars, meetings and other appropriate activities.
2.	Performs related duties as assigned.				

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:	Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education.

annual 
evaluation:  	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State 				law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations. 

Approved by: 

Date: 

Revised: 
 
Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1 	Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑1	Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑2	Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.A.C. 6A:16	Programs to support student development
 See particularly:
   N.J.A.C 6A:16-5.1	School safety and security plans
  N.J.A.C 6A:16-5.3	Incident reporting of violence, vandalism, and alcohol and other drug 	abuse
   N.J.A.C 6A:16-11	Reporting potentially missing or abused children
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6	School employee physical examinations

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.