A Safety Director is responsible for determining and maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's health and safety program and developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.
at Rowland Unified Print Application Deadline 9/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/21/2026 Contact Arlene Zamudio 626-854-8385 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 12,015.16 - 13,589.50 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time About the Employer At Rowland, we believe all employees regardless of title have an important role to play in the preparation of our students. We have developed a comprehensive, broad-based instructional program which challenges students at every grade level and provides support to ensure students reach their highest potential. We believe students must be thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators in order to succeed in whatever their future endeavors may be. It is our collective responsibility to prepare students to be prepared for and have a multitude of options beyond a high school diploma. We understand that we are part of a larger society and welcome parents and community members into our schools. We consider our youth to be the most valuable asset of our community. Job Summary 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 View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION
There is currently one (1) full-time position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. The tentative works hours are 7 am to 3:30 pm. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies, and fill future vacancies for the next 6 months.
Please Note:
All incumbents must be free of any record of conviction for any felony, narcotics, or moral offenses, as defined in the Education Code and Penal Code of California.
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting Friday, August 21, 2026, until Monday, September 14, 2026 4:30pm. •Applicants will be sent notification via e-mail only•
EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, security management, or a closely related field. Up to two years of k-12 school district supervisory-related experience, in addition to the required experience listed below, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. At minimum, an Associate degree or equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in safety, security, or law enforcement, including at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity, preferably in a K-12 school district or similar public sector environment. Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile): Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree if substituting experience for education (Up to two years of k-12 school district supervisory-related experience, in addition to the required experience listed below, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (up to 2 years). At minimum, an Associate degree or equivalent is required.) A copy of current DMV Official Driver Record; A current SB 1626 Training Certificate in accordance with 832.2 of California Penal Code, compliant with California Education Code Section 38001.5; A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; AND A Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Document(s) may also be emailed to arlene.zamudio@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting document(s) will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION
There is currently one (1) full-time position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. The tentative works hours are 7 am to 3:30 pm. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies, and fill future vacancies for the next 6 months.
Please Note:
All incumbents must be free of any record of conviction for any felony, narcotics, or moral offenses, as defined in the Education Code and Penal Code of California.
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting Friday, August 21, 2026, until Monday, September 14, 2026 4:30pm. •Applicants will be sent notification via e-mail only•
EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, security management, or a closely related field. Up to two years of k-12 school district supervisory-related experience, in addition to the required experience listed below, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. At minimum, an Associate degree or equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in safety, security, or law enforcement, including at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity, preferably in a K-12 school district or similar public sector environment. Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile): Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree if substituting experience for education (Up to two years of k-12 school district supervisory-related experience, in addition to the required experience listed below, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (up to 2 years). At minimum, an Associate degree or equivalent is required.) A copy of current DMV Official Driver Record; A current SB 1626 Training Certificate in accordance with 832.2 of California Penal Code, compliant with California Education Code Section 38001.5; A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; AND A Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Document(s) may also be emailed to arlene.zamudio@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting document(s) will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered. Comments and Other Information
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