Director of Security and Emergency Management

Job Title: Director of Security and Emergency Management

Supervisor: Assistant Superintendentof Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Days: 260

Summary: The Director of Security and Emergency Management is responsible for directing the Districts safety and security program initiating researching planning and implement all activities related to enhancing the physical and psychological safety and security of students staff and the public. The Director of Security and Emergency Management will oversee safety and emergency preparedness throughout the District and is responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive and integrated system that includes state-of-the-art technology researched based best-practices a well-trained workforce and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and community partners including the law enforcement and emergency management agencies that serve the District. The overall outcome objective is to develop a best practices program that continually enhances the Districts safety and security posture to support teaching and learning while minimizing risk and liability

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the planning development and implementation of Districtwide safety and security strategy that utilizes available technologies industry best practices comprehensive training of personnel and collaborative relationships with outside agencies.
• Lead executive safety solution team and districtwide safety program.
• Maintains Districtwide records of security incidents. Monitors community crime trends and statistics that may impact school safety.
• Develops and maintains district-wide disaster plan and coordinates disaster preparedness exercises with outside emergency response agencies and serves as the districts representative on city and county disaster teams.
• Respond to District crises situations including on-site crisis management and after hour responses.
• Plans implements and supervises security and safety programs. Monitors security and safety programs to assure the programs meet instructional goals and promote a high level of educational professional and ethical standards. Define and integrate safety/security guidelines with key instructional objectives policies and regulations. Coordinate and integrate security/safety guidelines with key operational programs.
• Plan budget and supervise security and Security and Emergency Management activities.
• Respond to police actions at Medford School District to assist in coordinating responses. Be available as the final choice on security alarm responses for all properties.
• Ensure that the safety and security policies of the District are in place by conducting surveys inspections and follow-up critiques.
• Assists District departments with investigations when requested.
• Assist in education so our community follows safe practices regarding students at home as well as in school.
• Advise from a safety perspective plans for new buildings and remodels providing the safest buildings for staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• All employees of the Medford School District are responsible for supervising students and

creating a safe environment.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Criminal Justice Emergency Management or related education or experience in law enforcement military or education related security services are desired. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience school safety and security programs professional development to large audiences and other public safety related experience. Must be experienced in supervising staff and communicating with students and parents.

Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrated high-level skill and ability to interact appropriately with all audiences including but not limited to: the general public parents teachers staff and students; Ability to focus on solving conflict; maintain confidentiality; understanding communication in building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills:

Highest proficiency in English verbal and written communication with excellent grammar spelling and punctuation; preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in spoken and written Spanish with a demonstrated high-level Spanish literacy. The ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the general public parents students or District staff; write complex reports correspondence and public relations messages and respond to common inquiries from regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals; high proficiency in using spreadsheets to create charts presentations or similar reports.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply sound judgment and understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form; work with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:General knowledge of computers and the ability to use database software e-mail internet spreadsheets teaching software and word processing software.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: A valid Oregon Drivers License is required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to promote and follow District policies.
• Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Ability to conduct research collect and analyze data and prepare written and oral reports.
• Ability to analyze classify and rate risks exposure and loss expectancies

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret analyze and present information from various regulatory agencies in an appropriate form geared towards a targeted audience.
• Experience supervising staff.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent must frequently walk sit stand for extended periods and routinely stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Lifting to 10 pounds is often necessary with up to 25 pounds occasionally; specific vision abilities require close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with Federal and State legislation including Title IX title VIII ORS 659.150 does not discriminate on the basis of race sex religion age national origin disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Required Experience:

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