North Hills Hires Director of Safety and Security

North Hills School District has hired retired North Hills High School security guard William McKellar, of Ross, to serve as the district’s Director of Safety and Security and School Police Officer.

“The safety and security of our students and staff remains a integral component necessary to foster an environment conducive to teaching and learnin," said Dr. Patrick J. Mannarino, North Hills superintendent. "This position requires a specialized set of skills, experience and relationships to create a safe climate for every North Hills School District student and staff member. Officer McKellar’s mix of law enforcement and community knowledge make him a unique fit for this position.” 

Officer McKellar has worked as the North Hills High School security officer for the past seven years after retiring as a detective and sergeant from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office after 21 years of service. 

Prior to that, he was a corrections officer at the Allegheny County Prison and served in the U.S. Army Military Policy Corps as a military policeman, squad leader and patrol supervisor.

He graduated from North Hills Senior High School, holds an associate degree in criminal justice from the Community College of Allegheny County and attended the Allegheny County Police Academy and Deputy Sheriff’s Education and Training Academy.

McKellar will assume his new duties on Aug. 21 and his salary will be $40,158, the district said.

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