Safety Specialist
About the Role
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University is seeking a School Safety Readiness Specialist to join their team. This office-based position will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of educational environments across Texas by assisting in the statewide review, verification, and follow-up of multi-hazard emergency operations plans and safety and security audits for all K-12 districts, charter school districts, and community colleges in Texas.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the statewide review, verification, and follow-up of multi-hazard emergency operations plans and safety and security audits to ensure compliance with state school safety legislation.
- Support ongoing research and development of best practices related to school emergency operation plans.
- Contribute to the development of EOP online training, toolkits, and resources for Texas school districts.
Requirements
- Extensive experience within an organization that serves at the local, state, or federal level.
Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but the role requires extensive experience in a relevant organization, indicating a need for a strong background in school safety, emergency management, or a related field.
About the Organization
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University, tasked with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout Texas.