Primary Purpose
The Emergency Preparedness Planner will be a civilian position that is to be a representative of the SJSO that
will develop partnerships and liaison with all County State and Federal agencies to develop and improve
disaster plans and response to unusual or emergency incidents. The Emergency Preparedness Planner position
will ensure SJSO remains in a state of operational readiness by appropriately planning developing partnerships
with other agencies ensuring all SJSO equipment remains operational and needed equipment is identified for
potential procurement during events. The Emergency Preparedness Planner position will improve readiness
plans and coordination among all SJSO divisions and special teams.
Education and Qualification Requirements
High School Diploma
Bachelors Degree in related field
Valid Florida Driver License
Type 25 WPM accurately
Familiarity of SJSO Policy and Procedures
Good understanding of Incident Command System
Duties
Assist Incident Commander with planning all events with coordinating SJSO response
Serve as Planning or Logistics Section Chief during any ICS mission
Act in any capacity at the discretion of the Incident Commander
Develop training for IMT for deployment during large scale incidents
Attend all SJSO IMT Training while being an active member of the team
Develop SJSO Disaster Response Plans and ETD manual and review all plans annually
Compose contracts for preidentified resources that will give SJSO first right of refusal for procurement
during major incidents
Develop good working relationships with St. Johns County Emergency Management St. Johns County
Fire Rescue St. Johns County Permitting St. Johns County Regional IMT Teams and all other county
and state offices which may be called upon during a major incident or disaster.
Attend all required meetings with regional Emergency Management partners and represent SJSO
interests
Assist SJSO Corrections personnel with developing a plan for jail evacuation to other facilities
Identify resources outside of SJSO and keep active log with location and point of contact for
procurement.
Correlate with each Special Team Lieutenant to ensure monthly reviews are conducted of all equipment
to ensure operational readiness
Prepare plan with SJSO Finance for all needs during a major event
Coordinate with SJSO Fleet to ensure operational readiness of Fleet equipment
Design a strategic and unified plan for all large scale missions of the SJSO using the ICS structure
Provide guidance to SJSO personnel regarding completion of necessary ICS forms
Act as liaison with other agencies
Provide/receive feedback
Attend annual training and maintain required qualifications and certifications
Attend training specific to job assignment including EM ICS IMT
Other duties as assigned
Job Controls and Complexities
Report directly to supervisor
Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
Provide assistance to citizens visitors employees and other public and private entities in an effort to
meet their needs and build positive community relationships/resolve complaints/address conflicts
Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to
Staff and coworkers
Adhere to leave overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly regular attendance at
work notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents etc.
Understand consider and respect of cultural religious and gender differences
Demonstrate both verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate a positive working relationship with colleagues to maximize work area output and services
Contacts
SJSO Employees
General Public
Other Government Agencies
Physical Environment
Work normal business hours
Some cases may require work outside of normal business hours including nights holidays and
weekends
Hours may be irregular and occasionally long; subject to callout at any time due to emergencies and/or
for criminal investigation oversight
Schedules may vary depending on agency needs (i.e. Alpha/Bravo shift due to hurricane deployment)
Probable exposure to inclement weather noisy environment threat of bodily harm hazardous
conditions various odors chemicals pathogens unsanitary locations and unsightly and disturbing
crime scenes and images
Work may require acts of physical endurance and agility
Work under highly stressful conditions both in field operations and an office environment
Operate motor vehicle safely in routine
Must be able to meet the physical standard requirements completed by the Physical Abilities Test
Sit for long periods
Stand for long periods
See at normal range or with accommodations
Hear at normal level or with accommodations
Recognize colors
Speak understandably
Manual dexterity
Ambulate independently
Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs or more
Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 20 lbs or more
Important Information
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel.
The list of tasks policies and proficiencies for this position as well as any statements contained within this page
are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant
risk to the health and safety of themselves other employees or the public. This job description in no way states
or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee
will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested
by his/her supervisor.
See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements
EFFECTIVE: 03/01/2025
History: Updated Job Description