Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE that supports Safety and Security - District Wide . The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 annually, with the starting salary determined based on relevant experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please see attached for benefit information. The posting will close on November 16th.

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for coordinating the district’s emergency management procedures including the development, implementation and monitoring of safety and security plans. Responsibilities include safety, security and response training of all staff, coordinating emergency procedure drills, partnering with administration on the development of site-specific response plans, and supports the district’s threat assessment team.

Typical Class Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements the district’s safety and security procedures and emergency response protocol including training all employees and monitoring program effectiveness.
Plans and conducts random safety and security audits of all facilities and assists administration in program specific plans and procedures.
Coordinates and oversees emergency procedure drills at all facilities.
Reviews all medium and high threat assessments to ensure proper response and safety measures are in place; debriefs with program teams after a safety or emergency incident.
Supports the district threat assessment oversight committee.
Research trends in safety and security breaches and recommends and implements improvements to the district’s emergency management procedures.
Communicates with local law enforcement and other agencies to ensure a coordinated response to all district emergencies.
Support member district safety/emergency response coordinators.
Support district safety committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience Requirements

Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate; two (2) years of experience in each of the following: Incident Command, Facility Safety and Security, and conducting threat assessments. American Heart Association BLS Instructor or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Knowledge Requirements

Incident Commander System
FEMA Preparedness
Emergency Management
Threat Assessments
Federal, state, and local building codes
OSHA AWAIR

Skill Requirements

Manage and monitor programs
Prepare and conduct training sessions
Maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to lead through crisis
Strong communication skills both verbal and written to groups and individuals

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Safety Coordinator