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Director of Safety and Security - Safety and Security

Gwinnett County Public Schools • Suwanee, GA • 10h ago

Director of Safety and Security - Safety and Security JobID: 103079

Position Type:

Executive Officers/ Dir Safety and Security

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Northbrook Admin Offices

Date Available:

08/03/2026

Job Code: Dir Safety and Security - 020119 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Safety & Security - 262545 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $113,785.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $158,811.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 245

Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required and

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certification required within 1 Year Preferred

Law Enforcement Chief Executive training certificate within 1 Year Preferred

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field Required

Master's Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

10+ years related experience Required

5 years of command level experience in modern law enforcement with progressive responsibility in a variety of police functions, including supervisory experience Required

graduate of FBI National Academy or related senior police management program Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the school system community and the general public.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Ability to interact and communicate with public safety officials and organizations.

Knowledge of school safety, emergency management, and emergency preparation.

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills with computer software, particularly Microsoft Office.

Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement.

Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct the activities and processes associated with Department of Safety and Security and plan, establish, and enforce safety and security procedures for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

Study federal and state security regulations and restrictions relative to school and school district operations

Direct the activities of safety and security personnel in developing school district security measures which comply with federal and state regulations.

Create emergency crisis plans for the school system that is approved by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

Oversee security checks of schools to ensure that schools are in compliance with safety procedures.

Assume primary responsibility in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for staff, faculty, and students.

Consult with local, district, or other federal representatives for interpretation or application of particular regulations applying to school and school district operations.

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel in revising or updating security measures due to new or revised regulations.

Plan and implement appropriate emergency and safety procedures for schools and the school district.

Work with County and State Emergency Operations Center agencies to ensure the school system's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

Plan, organize, and direct the maintenance of records related to safety and security of schools and the school district.

Maintain state certification requirements as a Police Agency.

Maintain effective communication with local law enforcement agencies to resolve safety and security issues within the schools and school district.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with city and county police department heads and other emergency services to support the school system and departmental goals and objectives.

Plan, organize, and provide management direction to assigned staff to increase efficiency and effectiveness in accomplishing school system and departmental goals and objectives.

Develop and implement goals and objectives, work methods, practices, and standard operating procedures.

Investigate and report on-campus incidents.

Receive and process completed incident reports for all criminal behavior on school property.

Receive and process completed accident reports for incidents on school property.

Comply with mandated reporting of crimes to the District Attorney's Office.

Comply with the FBI's uniform crime reporting requirements.

Ensure appropriate school officials stay abreast of reports that may require media attention.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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