Director, Safety and Risk Management

Crane Elementary School District 13; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Elementary School District 13 is seeking a Director of Safety and Risk Management to provide leadership and strategic oversight of the district’s safety, security, emergency preparedness, and risk management programs. This role focuses on workers’ compensation, claims administration, insurance, loss prevention, and emergency communications, reporting to the Chief of Finance and Operations.

The director will lead emergency management, oversee assigned personnel, guide district and school

Qualifications

• Provides leadership for safety, security, emergency preparedness and risk management programs.
• Oversees development and evaluation of policies related to safety and insurance.
• Leads emergency management planning and district-wide safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee comprehensive safety, security, emergency preparedness, and emergency management programs for the District.
• Develop, review, maintain, and train Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) and related procedures.
• Coordinate emergency drills and response activities and ensure documentation and corrective actions are completed.
• Provide safety and security training to staff and administrators; serve as a liaison with law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Supervise assigned personnel and ensure security systems and safety measures are current and effective.
• Collaborate with district leaders to promote consistent safety practices and compliance with applicable laws.

Job description

Director, Safety and Risk Management

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919120

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under general direction and in consultation with the Chief of Finance and Operations, provides leadership, strategic planning, and oversight for the District’s safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergency management and risk management programs. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and services related to workers’ compensation, claims administration, property and liability insurance, loss prevention, emergency communication, and employee and student safety. Serves as the District’s lead for emergency management, oversees assigned personnel, provides guidance to District and school leaders, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and serves as a member of the District leadership team to promote safe, secure and welcoming schools.

SUPERVISES: Special Systems Specialist and Maintenance Worker III - Locksmith

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Safety, Security and Emergency Management

• Lead and oversee the District’s comprehensive safety, security, emergency preparedness, and emergency management programs.
• Serve as the District’s lead for emergency management and oversee the development, review, maintenance, and training of District and school Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), procedures, protocols, and related emergency preparedness requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor emergency drills, exercises, disaster planning, and emergency-response activities; maintain required documentation and oversee follow-up and corrective actions.
• Support Incident Command System (ICS) implementation and training for employees with emergency-management responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver safety, emergency preparedness, emergency response, and security training for employees, administrators, site safety coordinators, and other District personnel.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide leadership and guidance in addressing immediate safety and security concerns.
• Serve as a liaison with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency-response agencies, local government, and other community partners.
• Collaborate with school and District leaders and departments to promote consistent safety, security, emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation practices.
• Provide expertise and recommendations regarding physical security, personal safety, crime prevention, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and District security systems.
• Supervise assigned security-related personnel and coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure security systems and related safety measures are current, functional, and effective.
• Direct periodic inspections, assessments, and audits of District buildings, facilities, grounds, and operations to identify environmental, safety, security, and health concerns; develop and monitor corrective-action plans as needed.
• Review applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, and requirements, including OSHA requirements, and advise District leadership regarding compliance and operational impacts.
• Develop and recommend safety and security policies, procedures, staffing plans, equipment needs, training