Senior Executive Director of Safety and Security

id='p7495_'>Senior Executive Director of Safety and Security JobID: 7495

Position Type:

Leading - District Executive Leadership/Executive Director

Date Posted:

6/23/2026

Location:

District Service Center

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Senior Executive Director of Safety & Security

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Pay Grade: 1003

Days: 239 Days

FSLA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Responsible for planning, supervising, and managing security operations on a 24-hour basis to assure a high level of physical security of the buildings, equipment, and properties of the District. Manages all safety and security operations including responding to criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, hazardous incidents, potentially violent incidents, auto accidents, and others. Collaborates and coordinates with appropriate staff and emergency response organizations to ensure that situations are appropriately addressed and expectations for security and personal safety are achieved. Responsible for management of districtwide video surveillance and access control system. Supervises full-time and part-time employees and a significant number of contracted workers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, monitors, trains, and assesses the performance of District security staff and contract security staff.
• Serves as a liaison to courts, Fort Worth and other City Police Departments to include developing School Resource Officer contracts, as well as youth-serving agencies.
• Responds to calls from area schools to assist in dealing with law and policy violations, safety and security issues, and crisis situations.
• Supervises and manages activities for all Area Advisors, Director I of Campus Safety, Director II of Law Enforcement, Director I of Campus Security Systems, and Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Oversees metal detector training for all responsible staff in the District.
• Responsible for K-9 intervention program and coordinates all metal detector operations.
• Responsible for communication and provides direction of campus police activities.
• Provides timely informative presentations to school level administrators, Cabinet staff and School Board.
• Manages 24-hour Safety & Security video surveillance and security dispatchers and after-hours response to school threats.
• Responsible for completion and presentation of statistical reports to leadership.
• Understands and interprets District policies.
• Responsible for adherence to State Mandated Security Audits and district emergency operation plans.
• Directs and manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; and allocates resources accordingly.
• Responds to escalated citizen and community complaints and follows-up on issues to ensure responses are communicated and action is taken.
• Leads the development and administration of the department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures; and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Keeps Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent apprised of all priority and emergency issues.

Safety

• Ensures staff members perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Ensures staff members follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; ensures staff members operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.
• Knowledge of procurement laws and District purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of computers, tablets, hand-held devices, and peripherals, and proper integration into business processes.
• Skill in organizational development, communications, and public relations.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in applying leadership principles and managing a large staff and budget.
• Skill in collaborating to build consensus with District and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in complex problem solving; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points communicated, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Skill in written and oral communication including ability to interact with and influence all levels of central office and office staff, as well as community stakeholders.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to be flexible, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use data from multiple sources, manage budgets and personnel.
• Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.
• Ability to inspire, manage and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to communicate very technical solutions and proposals to leaders in the organization
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with district leaders, students, staff, parents, community, and others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in police science, criminal justice, public administration, psychology, law, or a closely related field required;

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred;

• Police Executive training with attendance of the FBI National Academy or Southern Police Institute preferred.

• Certification/License:

• Clear and valid Texas Driver's License required;

• Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required;

• Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification preferred.

• Experience:

• 6-8 years' experience required;

• Progressively responsible experience in the areas of school operations, business or public administration, criminal justice, law enforcement management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required combination of experience;

• Minimum of 5 years' managing staff.

Approved combinations:

Education Experience

Bachelor's degree 8 years

Master's degree 6 years

• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• Driving and accident record:

Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm

• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:

• moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);

• failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;

• equipment violations.

• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.

• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).

• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.

• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.

• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.

• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.

• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).

• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.

• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.

• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.

• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.