DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND SECURITY

Salary: $144,177.22 - $163,087.09 Annually
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: D-26/27-22
Department: Safety Department
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


ASSIGNMENT

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 7:00 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, unt il Monday, September 14, 2026 4:30pm.
*Applicants will be sent notification via e-mail only*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Safety and Security is a management-level classification with District-wide responsibility for both the strategic leadership and day-to-day administration of comprehensive safety and security programs, including policy development, field operations, emergency management, physical security, investigations, strategic planning, and interagency coordination. Incumbents in this classification exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision-making in matters that may carry significant legal, financial, and reputational risk for the District.

This classification serves as the District's principal management position for safety and security and combines District-wide program leadership with direct responsibility for departmental operations. The incumbent establishes priorities, policies, procedures, and long-range plans; directs emergency management and physical security strategies; advises Cabinet and the Governing Board; and oversees daily field patrol, dispatch, investigations, staff deployment, training, equipment, and campus safety activities. The Director retains accountability for program outcomes, legal compliance, and alignment with the District's Comprehensive School Safety Plans while exercising independent judgment in routine operations and sensitive or emergency situations.

Range 93 M - District Leadership Team Salary Schedule

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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. 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.

LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
• A current SB 1626 Training Certificate in accordance with 832.2 of California Penal Code, compliant with California Education Code Section 38001.5;
• Possession of a valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record is required, and must be maintained during employment;
• Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier is required;
• Applicants must provide the District with a copy of their current DMV Official Driver Record at the time of application;
• A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

All licenses and certificates listed above are required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certificates must be maintained and remain current during the course of employment.

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
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Employees in this classification work in an office, in student homes, classrooms and various community sites; work both inside and outside, in varying weather conditions, with exposure to verbal abuse, harassment, potential physical hazards when intervening in anti-social, illegal activity, and/or physical fights or confrontations, in the absence of immediate supervision, and in direct contact with students, the public, and District personnel. May work over 40 hours a week, and work a flexible schedule on-call, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMEN TS :
Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, reach overhead, push/pull, climb stairs and ramps, use both hands and/or legs simultaneously, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, and see small details, drive a vehicle, radio, use a computer, other office equipment, and telephone.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


APPOINTMENT: In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one year during which time the employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory performance. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until he or she has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. This classification is designated at the management level.
VACATION
Management level employees earn twenty-four (24) vacation days per year. A maximum of eight (8) days per year are allowed to be banked, not to exceed a total of forty (40) days.

HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year. The District provides two (2) floating holidays per fiscal year and new employees may use these days upon completion of probation.

SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year.

INSURANCE
The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Click here to view the benefits summary:
If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Effective July 1, 2023, all classified Confidential/Supervisory and Classified Management employees who hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in excess of the minimum educational level required for their position shall be provided with one annual stipend which shall be provided as follows:

• Bachelors Degree: $500 annually or
• Masters Degree: $1000 annually

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.