Officer.School Security Lead

Job Code: 7001002
Job Family/Function: 70 – Building Security\Field
FLSA: Nonexempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly
Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH010-H
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): Support Hub

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Acts as lead for the School Security Officer division and assists the Director and Field Manager of Security. Ensures concern for the welfare of students, staff, and MNPS visitors is maintained while performing officer duties.

What you will do

• Serves as a liaison to principals, cluster support, and campus support for School Security.
• Reviews daily activity and investigative reports of security officers.
• Schedules security officers to meet work demands.
• Leads security officers and insures District policies and regulations are understood and followed.
• Inspects security vehicles and District-issued security equipment.
• Schedules school searches including K-9 searches by request and as scheduled.
• Assists with quarterly evaluations of security officers’ performance. Determines whether additional training is needed and/or coaching in best practices.
Issues uniforms and equipment to security officers.

Education Qualifications

Experience Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Requires valid TN driver’s license or CDL Required
Current Tennessee Armed Security Guard Certification is required and must be maintained Required

Equivalency
Starting At: $26.25

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. .

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.