Regional School Safety Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical support to educational institutions

• Organize and/or facilitate training sessions for school personnel

• Aid in conducting safety evaluations

• Record and report mandatory or recommended safety drills along with other safety-related areas

• Assist public school districts in recognizing and executing evidence-based school safety initiatives

• Ensure compliance with North Carolina legislative requirements pertaining to school safety

• Contribute to the creation of School Risk Management Plans, tabletop exercises, and safety protocols

• Offer localized school safety resources, technical guidance, and training to public school districts and appointed safety directors

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of administrative and/or technical experience in criminal justice or law enforcement related to the assigned area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must reside in one of the specified counties within the assigned Northwestern region: Yancey, Mitchell, McDowell, Burke, Avery, Caldwell, Catawba, Alexander, Wilkes, Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga

• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Willingness to travel 75% of the time throughout the Northwest region and occasionally assist other regions within North Carolina

• Occasional overnight travel and some weekend duties for special events may be required

• Capability to lift 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Possession of a valid driver’s license from the United States or ability to secure one within 90 days of employment

• Candidates selected must successfully undergo a thorough background check, including a pre-employment polygraph, credit and arrest checks, reference and employment verification, education validation, medical examination, urinalysis drug screening, and fingerprint submission

• Preferred experience working in school safety within an educational setting

• Preferred experience in criminal justice and/or familiarity with law enforcement procedures, terminology, policies, and practices relevant to school environments

• Preferred experience in interpreting, applying, and/or communicating statutory regulations

• Preferred experience in effectively speaking to diverse audiences, including youth

• Must present proof of employment eligibility on the first day of work

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA and PWFA

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees

• Preference policies for veterans and National Guard members

• Employment First workplace that supports employees with disabilities