Considerable knowledge of the principles of state and local policies and procedures regarding the administration of school safety and security and emergency management programs
Knowledge of standard methods and procedures of emergency and disaster operations
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and codes in safety and security and emergency management
Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing emergency and disaster plans
Possess the ability to interpret NIMS, state and local emergency management documents preferred
Ability to work effectively with staff, emergency services, and the public in a multicultural community
Ability to analyze data, create charts and graphs and write reports
Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of information
Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Understanding of a School Resource Officer (SRO) program
Understanding of the Standard Response Protocols and Standard Reunification Method
Direct and manage unarmed secondary guards and armed elementary guards
Monitor, track, and compile all reports, records, and other documents as required by law, policy, and/or the Texas School Safety Center.
Assist with maintaining the District’s Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with governing mandates and is fully implemented throughout the District
Review, evaluate and update the MISD Disaster Management plan to improve the district's ability to respond to and recover from the effects of major disaster conditions
Ensure compliance with applicable Texas Education Code (TEC) federal and state laws and compatibility with city, county, state and federal plans
Develop and maintain inventory of disaster- related resources within the school district
Conduct regular site-visits to ensure district safety and security procedures are being followed.
Collect and analyze safety and security data for annual audit report.
Conduct district and campus training to include workshops, tabletop exercises, and campus staff training/drills
Coordinate with district personnel and local emergency management partners to plan and conduct joint training and exercises
Attend MISD school safety and security committee meetings when needed
Ensure school safety, security and emergency management programs are supportive of the instructional goals of the District and help in accomplishing the mission of the district
Promote a positive, caring climate for working and learning
Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities
Conduct risk assessments on District facilities
Maintain positive relationships between district, police, and fire departments as it relates to the needs of our students
Maintain strong working relationships, to include community-based programs, between the District and the community to ensure school safety is a shared responsibility, and to improve trust between the District and community
Assist Director in identifying and developing training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operations and best practices in the area of safety, security, and emergency management
Attend after hour district facilities and athletic events when needed
Assist Director in the coordination, development, and management of all disaster and emergency planning, in collaboration with appropriate district departments
Track school compliance with all drills and exercises required by law as well as those mandated in the District’s Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (e.g. lockdown, secure, hold, shelter, evacuate)
Member of District behavioral threat assessment team
Perform other duties as assigned
