Director, Emergency Management & School Safety Programs

REGION 4 ESC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston seeks a Department Director, Office of Emergency Management and School Safety to lead comprehensive emergency management and school safety initiatives across Region 4. You will collaborate with district personnel, develop safety plans, provide technical assistance, and coordinate emergency preparedness during weather events.

Requires 10+ years in public safety leadership and a master’s in a related field with NIMS certification; salary range is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field.
• Completion of National Incident Management (NIMS) certification or any related certification.
• Tactical Response training.
• Emergency Management Certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in public safety services or school safety/security management at the local, state, or federal level.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with districts to assist with and organize Emergency Management and School Safety and Security to promote a safe and secure environment.
• Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development sessions.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local emergency management departments and other local, federal, state law enforcement emergency response agencies.
• Work collaboratively with the Information Technology Solutions department on the design, implementation, and staff training of school emergency alert, communication, and response systems.
• Oversee the support, development, and implementation of Standard Response Protocol and Reunification plans with all clients.
• Assist districts with identifying mitigation strategies to prevent or proactively limit the effects of on-campus hazardous incidents.
• Oversee safety and security audits of district campuses and Region 4 security audit personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Public safety experience

Written communication

Collaboration/Teamwork

Incident Command

Education

Master’s in Public Administration

NIMS certification

Tactical Response training

Emergency Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston seeks a Department Director, Office of Emergency Management and School Safety to lead comprehensive emergency management and school safety initiatives across Region 4. You will collaborate with district personnel, develop safety plans, provide technical assistance, and coordinate emergency preparedness during weather events.

Requires 10+ years in public safety leadership and a master’s in a related field with NIMS certification; salary range is