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Director of Safety and Security

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Ball Chatham School District

Chatham, IL (In Person)

$86,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/28/2026

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Job Description

Director of Safety and Security JobID:
4831
Position Type:
Administration/ Director Date Posted:
6/11/2026
Location:
District Office Date Available:
08/14/2026
Closing Date:
07/31/2026 Director of Safety and Security Join Ball-Chatham School District as the Director of Safety and Security - Lead Safety, Protect Our Schools Ball-Chatham School District is seeking an experienced public safety professional to serve as Director of Safety and Security. This leadership role oversees district-wide safety initiatives and works collaboratively with administrators, local law enforcement, and emergency response partners to ensure a secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position is well suited for an experienced public safety leader who is passionate about protecting others and serving the community while helping support safe, welcoming schools. Application Timeline Applications will be accepted throughMonday, July 6, 2026 Anticipated first-round interviews:

July 9-10, 2026 Why Join Ball-Chatham? Continue your public service in a meaningful way. Apply your experience to support student safety, mentor young people, and help schools remain secure and supportive places to learn. Collaborative leadership environment. Work closely with district administrators, local law enforcement, and emergency management partners in a team-focused setting that values communication, prevention, de-escalation, and proactive problem-solving. Strong community partnerships. Ball-Chatham schools maintain long-standing relationships with local police and emergency responders, creating a coordinated approach to school safety. Join a respected district. Ball-Chatham School District is known for strong academic programs, supportive staff, and a community that values education and student well-being.
Starting Salary:
$76,000-96,000c ommensurate with experience.
Benefits:
2025 Benefits Enrollment Guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14MjHWULEx1tnjoWghjJKsImxE1MJJvhL/view?usp=sharing) Health, dental, and vision insurance Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension system Paid holidays and leave benefits Professional development opportunities
Calendar:
260-day work year with a predictable schedule compared to traditional law enforcement shifts Qualifications Minimum of10 yearsof progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, corrections, school safety, emergency management, military police, or a closely related public safety or security field Supervisory or command experience preferred School safety, SRO, or emergency management experience strongly preferred Strong leadership, crisis management, and communication skills Ability to pass fingerprint criminal background and DCFS background checks Apply today to help support the safety and well-being of the Ball-Chatham school community!
Job Description:
Director of Safety and Security (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_z4O43M-hbNd2a8LstVrohSF_N-YUO3s/view?usp=sharing) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('