Coordinator of Safety and Security

Coordinator of Safety and Security 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Sorrento, LA Full-time Ascension Parish School Board 72 reviews Full-time Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

I. JOB TITLE

Coordinator of Safety and Security

JOB TYPE

611 POSITION

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Planning and Construction

PAY GRADE

ADM-10

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 12

Months 260 Days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Provide and manage organizational safety, security and crisis management for students, staff and facilities.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

•Preferred Bachelor or Associates Degree in Safety and Security Management, Emergency Preparedness Management, Homeland Security, Behavior Sciences, Public Safety or related fields preferred; others given consideration if they have extensive experience in Safety and Security related field.

EXPERIENCE

•Three years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in managing and leading Safety and Security programs or extensive experience in a Safety and Security related field. SKILLS•Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations. Possess the ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form with a diverse group of administrators, teachers, and the public.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and directs all matters related to safety, security, and crisis management. Develops, implements, and monitors crisis management and emergency plan and procedures. Serves as District Representative on parish Emergency Operations Team. Plans, coordinates, and participates in school safety audits, and follows up with the recommendations from safe schools audit. Develops and maintain community involvement and support to initiate cooperative activities with various local, federal and state agencies. Manages District Crisis Team, including planning and coordinating annual and periodic meetings. Serves as District Liaison for multi-agency response to active shooter, including reunification protocols and procedures. Provide leadership for school crisis teams to include training and development of District standards. Assists in the inspection of buildings to ensure that they are maintained and operated in a safe manner to avoid accidents, injuries or loss of property due to failure to follow Life Safety Codes. Works with individual building principals in establishing emergency evacuation/drill procedures for each classroom and office. Meets with principals, administrators, and facility managers to discuss security and safety deficiencies and recommends solutions. Reviews on a regular basis all security precautions and procedures and recommends additions, changes or reductions in service as appropriate. Participates in Parish Emergency Operations Team. Meets with principals, administrators, and facility managers to discuss behavioral expectations and awareness, and recommends initiatives to support safe behaviors and decisions making. Assists law enforcement with undesirable behavior and develop initiatives to prevent such behaviors. Serves as liaison between school resources officers and the District. Adheres to and maintains knowledge of safety and compliance laws, policies, and administrative rules and regulations. Consults with Risk Management Department and Health Services Department regarding safety training, issues, and preventative measures. Maintains confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of materials and information handled in this position. Additional hours beyond normal work hours including after hours and weekend work will be required on occasion. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, coworkers, etc. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure confidentiality is assured. Identify opportunities and make recommendations to reduce risk and manage expenses. Performs other duties as requested.

NOTE:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.