School Safety Training Lieutenant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
About the role
The School Safety Training Lieutenant assists in leading, supervising, and coordinating security activities between district personnel, law enforcement, and community agencies. Serving as a key liaison, the Lieutenant maintains consistent communication with parents, students, and staff to foster a safe educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists in leading, supervising, and coordinating security activities between district personnel, law enforcement, and community agencies.
- Serves as a key liaison, maintaining consistent communication with parents, students, and staff to foster a safe educational environment.
- Responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors.
- Develops and implements coordinated security programs and methods, ensuring that district premises are safe and secure.
- Prioritizes incoming security related calls for service with dispatcher and handles coordination of response according to established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social sciences or related field, AND Three (3) year’s experience as a Law enforcement officer or school district security official OR Seven (7) year’s experience as a Law enforcement officer or school district security official.
- Must be willing and able to carry and use all security weapons including a firearm.
- Ability to work occasional extended duty hours due to the needs of the district in covering large scale events with security, emergencies or other unforeseen events.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Training or experience in conflict or crisis resolution/mediation with youth.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
Qualifications
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Must submit to post-offer/pre-employment lift test and drug/alcohol screening.
- Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
- Obtain ICS 300 and 400 certifications (within one year of hire).
- Must qualify with District provided firearm according to established training guidelines (within 3 months of hire).
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Conflict or crisis resolution/mediation with youth.
- Public speaking.
- Supervisory experience.
Benefits
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: School Safety - St. Mary's and Grande area
FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Pay
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: School Safety - St. Mary's and Grande area
FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Schedule
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: School Safety - St. Mary's and Grande area
FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.