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SUMMARY
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. The Lieutenant is responsible for the training, supervision and evaluation of School Safety personnel and Campus Monitors.
The Lieutenant is responsible for the development and implementation of coordinated security programs and methods, ensuring that district premises are safe and secure, prioritizing incoming security related calls for service with dispatcher and handles coordination of response according to established policies and procedures.
MINIMUM 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.
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
FBI fingerprint background check
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).
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Five years’ supervisory experience in law enforcement.
Experience in conducting employee misconduct investigations
Bilingual in Spanish.
COMMENTS
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.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
