Safety and Security

OFFICE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY

LOCATION

136 S. Ludlow St., Dayton OH 45402
Tel. (937) 542-7000 | Fax (937) 542-7010

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Important Message Regarding School Safety

The Mission of the Office of Safety & Security is to provide a safe environment for teaching and learning through professionalism, compassion, and empathy.

The Objective of The Office of Safety & Security is to ensure the needs of the students, staff, and stakeholders are met with a welcoming presence, conducting ourselves as positive role models.

Motto: "Get Good At Something Worth Getting Good At"
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BACKGROUND CHECKS

Dayton Public Schools requires all district employees and some volunteers to complete an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and/or Investigation and FBI background check. We will also require record checks for those non-employee volunteers who will potentially be alone with students.

WHO:

All district employees, volunteers, contractors and others who will potentially be alone with students. If you have questions as to which employees must be background checked, please contact Safety and Security.

WHERE:

Office of Safety & Security
136 S. Ludlow St. (Free parking available behind 115 S. Ludlow St.)
937-542-7000

WHEN:

Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

COST: 

Background checks are $47.25 and must be paid using a money order. Current employees will need a new background check every 5 years and have the option for a payroll deduction between September 1st and May 1st. The background check fee has been waived for volunteers (Please note: this does not apply to athletic coaches).

SCHEDULE YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK:

Please use this link to schedule your background check: https://dpsbackgroundcheck.timetap.com/

ID BADGES

All DPS employees receive a picture identification badge upon employment (see times below to have a picture taken for badge). Replacement badges are $10 each, payable by cash only.

WHEN:

Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

WHERE:

Office of Safety & Security
136 S. Ludlow St. (Free parking available behind 115 S. Ludlow St.)
937-542-7000