School Emergency Planning Coordinator

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting the school safety and security administrator in the implementation and oversight of emergency planning, preparedness programs, and safety initiatives for participating school districts. The incumbent informs districts of regulatory changes and conducts workshops and training programs to support compliance with emergency laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between schools, law enforcement and other first responders regarding emergency response coordination, security improvements and incident support;
• Conducts workshops, drills, presentations and guided discussions to keep participating school districts current with emergency management laws, regulations, and Homeland Security requirements;
• Performs building and campus inspections, threat assessments and site evaluations to identify safety and security vulnerabilities including providing initial and refresher incident command instruction;
• Provides and/or coordinates training and informational programs for school staff, students, parents and community groups in collaboration with emergency response agencies;
• Hosts periodic meetings with school security coordinators, first responders and other stakeholders to coordinate planning and share best practices;
• Prepares and maintains documentation/reports to ensure compliance with emergency laws and regulations after drills, incidents and emergency events;
• Affords and coordinates training and informational programs for school staff, students, parents and community groups in collaboration with emergency response agencies;
• Supervises and provides guidance to the emergency planning technicians.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of emergency management principles and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to emergency planning in schools;
• Good knowledge of multi-hazard emergency approaches and Homeland Security issues;
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local emergency planning laws;
• Ability to conduct threat assessments, hazard analyses, and site evaluations;
• Ability to direct the work of others;
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff;
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school officials, emergency responders, and community partners;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

• EITHER (A) Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity;
• OR (B) Associate's degree or completion of 60 college credits and four (4) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity;
• OR (C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity;
• OR (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described within the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

Special Requirement

• Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application, and to maintain the position.