Champaign Unit 4 Schools Security and School Safety Manager

Duties

• Serves as the primary District-level liaison for campuses and provides oversight and guidance to frontline campus staff (Security Officers, Student Support Advocates, Hall Monitors, et al.) responsible for implementing the District's safety and security program.
• Performs ongoing risk and threat assessments and continually refines the District's campus security program to ensure students and staff have safe, welcoming environments in which to work and learn.
• Takes an active leadership role on the District's crisis response team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in security management, emergency management, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of safety/security experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Understanding of school systems and community resources.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies guiding school safety and security.
• Experience evaluating emergency situations and demonstrating a calm leadership presence.
• Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with diverse groups including students, families, educators, emergency management personnel, first responders, and other community members.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced training or certification in safety, security, or emergency management (preferred).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary/Benefits

The entry level base salary for this position is expected to be $71,598, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid IMRF contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered for those with previous successful experience. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office. They can be reached at ... or ....

Additional Notes

Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

How to Apply

Please apply online HERE.

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.
• If you are interested in a brief, confidential conversation regarding your possible interest in this position prior to filling out an application, please contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ken Kleber at ....

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Report Card Link

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Job Posting Date

12/11/2025

Start Date

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