Coordinator Safety and Security

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Administrative Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 3
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director � Safety & Security

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To monitor and guide the daily operations, programs, and functions affecting the safety, security, and emergency preparedness of District campuses and facilities ensuring that all staff and students enjoy a safe and secure learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in criminology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Mental Health, Counseling, or similar degree related to school or safety administration is preferred
• Certified Threat Manager preferred
• Former or currently Licensed Peace Officer
• Former or current Campus Administrator
• Professional certifications in security related fields preferred
• Law enforcement leadership training from an accredited or nationally recognized organization preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Extensive experience/training in behavioral threat assessment and management
• 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 applicable laws, regulations, and codes in the area of safety and security and emergency management
• Knowledge of health and safety programs and applicable laws
• Knowledge of emergency operations planning
• Ability to manage budgets and direct personnel
• Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of a School Resource Officer (SRO) program

EXPERIENCE:

• School Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
• Prior law enforcement or firefighter experience
• Mental Health/Counseling
• Campus Principal or Assistant Principal
• School Resource Officer experience preferred
• School district safety and security experience preferred
• CPTED experience preferred
• ICS/NIMS training and experience preferred
• Instructor/training experience preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Member of District behavioral threat assessment team
• Manage, Monitor, and Support campuses during the behavioral threat assessment process � Identify, Gather, Assess, and Manage.
• 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
• 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
• Conduct site surveys and make recommendations in accordance with CPTED strategies to improve schools safety and security
• 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 campus administrators with traffic flow and traffic problems through and around their campus
• Assist Director in identifying and developing training options and/or improvement plans to ensure effective operations and best practices in the area of safety and security
• Assist in the security coverage of district facilities and all athletic events
• 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)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the elementary armed guard program
• MISD unarmed campus security officers
• Assigned staff, as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all times and especially in stressful situations

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Frequent district wide travel
• Occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.