Primary Function: The Director of Parish Security has primary responsibility for safety and security at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish (Church and School).

Hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Monday through Friday

Qualifications:

Required:

·         High School diploma or GED

·         Law Enforcement Certification (TCOLE) or Level III Security Certificate

·         Minimum 5 documented years of relevant experience

·         Must maintain all relevant certifications as required by the Diocese of Dallas, the City of Dallas, and the State of Texas.

Preferred:

·         Stop the Bleed, First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

·         Concealed Handgun Licensed

·         Minimum 10 documented years of relevant experience

Duties:

Campus and Event Security

·         Implements the parish and school’s comprehensive Safety & Security Operations Plan and Crisis Management Plan, including the Standard Response Protocol, reviewing and updating as necessary

·         Schedules daily security coverage with off-duty DPD officers for church and school as well as security for special events, outside regular school hours; ensures adequate pool to provide for coverage each day

·         Coordinates with the Director of Technology to provide and maintain an effective security infrastructure (e.g., cameras, InformaCast, etc.)

·         Coordinates and oversees safety drills

·         Oversees training of church and school returning and new staff, parish ministry volunteers, and substitutes in emergency response procedures and Standard Response Protocol

·         Manages campus relations with the students, staff, parents, and neighbors, including developing and maintaining relationships. Serves as a liaison between the campus and the community on safety/security matters.

·         Assists in responding to all Secure, Hold, Evacuate, Lockdown, and Shelter situations on campus.

·         Facilitates the development of campus emergency procedures; responds to building and campus emergencies and contacts appropriate administrators and first responders for immediate follow-up regarding incidents; and ensures proper documentation and reporting procedures are met.

·         Prepares written reports consisting of qualitative and quantitative data as necessary.

·         Performs special projects as requested.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Safe Environment

·         Works with Safe Environment personnel to ensure adequate screening and volunteer and visitor compliance with Safe Environment policies and procedures

Special Knowledge/Skills

·         Strong verbal and organizational skills

·         Ability to coordinate personnel in completing projects

·         Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making

·         Ability to supervise personnel through daily activities

·         Ability to work under pressure in emergencies

·         Ability to utilize two-way radios

·         Knowledge of the role of security in an educational environment

·         Knowledge of report writing as part of security operations

·         Aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks

·         Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google

·         Ability to serve as a role model for all employees by exhibiting ethical behavior

Resumes emailed to:  Ginger Farrell at [email protected]

 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of St. Thomas Aquinas.

St. Thomas Aquinas reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.