Chief Security Officer

Chief Security Officer Downingtown, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22668992 Summary Downingtown, PA In-Person $95868.00•$115042.00 per Year 5 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 35.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time

Description Position:

Chief Security Officer (Job ID 5579)

Location:

Administration Building Benefits Eligible:

Yes Effective Date:

As soon as possible

Job Summary:

Oversee all security matters regarding the school district. Direct, coordinate, and support the development and implementation of the district's policies and procedures regarding school safety and security.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills, and/or ability necessary. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field plus formal documented training in security and police procedures. Five (5) years institutional security managerial experience and/or police supervisory experience. Proficiency in current security procedures. Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships between employees, staff and public. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and safe driving record. Candidate must be skilled in the use of current technologies. Organizational skills required to keep current with departmental record needs. Possess and maintain current Act 126 training. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations. Review of video security needs Provide advice to all building principals about surveillance camera locations inside and outside the school. Assist principals and coordinate with DASD Facilities Department to replace and repair all camera and video needs during the school year. Provide assistance to all building principals on command center location and command operation including video and voice communication to prepare for emergencies. Assist principals and district administration with investigations involving video footage. Advisor/Consultant to DASD Leadership Advise and consult with DASD leadership on security and safety matters to include the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Business Manager, Secondary and Elementary School Principals, Maintenance and Transportation Supervisors. Meet on a routine basis with school principals and employees designated by the Superintendent to discuss security/safety concerns for that particular venue. Conduct the following drills with each building principal and coordinate with the principal follow-up debriefing activities with the faculty and students: 3 intruder drills, 2 weather emergency drills, 2 building evacuation/fire drills, 2 lock down drills, and reunification protocols must be rehearsed. The CSO will personally oversee all drills being conducted throughout the school year. In the event the CSO cannot attend a drill, then he or she may request a designee to oversee the drill. Provide ongoing support to buildings to expand on the scope/content of emergency drills. Be personally available to DASD leadership 24/7 via telephone/email to respond to security/safety questions or issues. At the request of the DASD Superintendent, provide security and safety presentations to the DASD School Board, leadership, teachers, staff and employees. Collaboration with local Chiefs of Police/State Police, the Chester County Fire Marshall, and local Fire Chiefs Consult with and maintain routine liaison with the local chiefs of police and state police station commanders concerning DASD safety/security issues where DASD schools/facilities are located. When indicated and necessary or at the request of the DASD Superintendent, liaison will occur with other federal, state, county and local law enforcement and public safety entities. Represent DASD at State and Chester County Safe Schools Summits/Meetings as the budget would allow. Survey and assessment of 16 school buildings and Administration Building. Conduct a review of all 16 school DASD Emergency Operations and Communications Plans and make recommendations addressing any gaps or deficiencies. Assist Assistant Superintendents in creating an updated emergency planning guide for all teachers in all 16 school buildings. Conduct Site Assessments of all school buildings and the administration building and provide a written report detailing recommendations to enhance security at those venues. All tracking documentation of drills conducted in all buildings are coordinated and gathered by the CSO. The CSO shall obtain and maintain certification to conduct school safety and security assessments as required by PCCD. Supervision of contracted school security guards. Actively supervises all guards assigned to work in the Downingtown Area School District. Maintain ongoing communication with security service provider to ensure proper staffing levels and to address any security guard performance or conduct related issues. This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to complete other job-related duties requested by the supervisor. Salary 2026-2027

School Year:

$95,868•$115,042 annually •Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon years of experience in similar position. Salary will be prorated based on start date.

Schedule:

•7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 260 days per year, based on district-approved calendar•Full-time, 12-month position

Summary of Benefits:

Select Health Benefits a la carte•Only pay for what you need Paid Time Off 12 sick days annually 3 personal days annually 20 vacation days annually for 12-month staff; 1 additional day per year to a max of 30 days after 10 years as an administrator Vacation payout for unused days•up to 10 days annually 19 paid holidays per year Retiree Benefits Health Insurance Can purchase insurance for retiree and spouse until the lesser of 10 years or age 65 for medical, prescription, dental and vision. Health contributions will be the greater of the DASD Act 93 contribution or co-pay equal to PSERS premium assistance. To qualify, employee must be age 55 or have 35 years of service, retired under PSERS and have worked as a DASD administrator for 10 years. Life Insurance 2.5 times annual salary until lesser of 10 years or age 65 Personal Days Payout Sick Days Payout Vacation Days Payout Salary Increases Based on performance; up to 3% per year Merit Pay Based on completion of 2 goals; up to 1% per year EOE Additional Details

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