Safety and Security Specialist at The Palmdale Aerospace Academy

This position is responsible for the development and execution of the district's safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs to ensure the Academy‘s safe and efficient operation. This role manages the campus supervision and security teams, and is pivotal in providing safety training and enforcing safety programs that focus on physical facility safety, emergency response and drills.

Additional Requirements (upon offer of employment): • Criminal background clearance (Live Scan) • Negative drug screening • Current TB clearance

To be considered for this position, the EdJoin application must be completed in its entirety. In addition, please attach the following required documents: • Resume • Cover Letter • Two letters of reference and or recommendation Education and Experience: • Associate of Arts degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred • At least two (2) years successful experience working in a school or school district with responsibilities for overseeing emergency management operations is preferred.

Classified Leadership Salary Schedule

Position available for the 2025–2026 school year; start date is immediate upon hire. The Charter School prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Title IX Compliance Officer: Chris Riley, Director of Special Education/Student Services, 3300 East Palmdale Boulevard, Palmdale CA 93550 State law requires all of our employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation. Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis based upon an inter-dermal test must be furnished at the time of employment. Public Law 99-603 (Immigration, Naturalization & Control Act of 1986) requires that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, provide proof of work eligibility. Therefore, if hired please be prepared to present appropriate documentation verifying identity and ability to work legally in the U.S. Keywords: Safety Coordinator, School Security, Emergency Preparedness, Campus Safety, K-12 Education, School Safety Officer, TPAA, Palmdale, Antelope Valley, , School Emergency Planning, Security Supervisor, School Operations, Incident Response, School Liaison, Emergency Management, Crisis Response, School Security Staff, Public Safety, Campus Supervision, Student Safety, Safety Training, School Leadership, School Policy Enforcement, School Facility Security, Education Administration, School Safety Planning, Emergency Drills, FERPA, HIPAA, School Compliance, Community Safety