Public Safety Coordinator

City of West Hollywood, CA; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Hollywood is seeking a diligent, flexible, and community-focused Public Safety Coordinator for its Public Safety Division.

This position is responsible for organizing and overseeing municipal emergency operations and disaster response services, including training personnel and the community in emergency preparedness and service protocols, reviewing and revising policies and plans, acting as a liaison with external agencies to facilitate coordinated emergency action, and managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Four to five years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• SEMS/NIMS training and FEMA certifications (must obtain within six months).
• Completion of FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 (must obtain within six months).
• Possession of an AEM or CEM certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee municipal emergency operations.
• Coordinate disaster response and emergency management training for personnel and community.
• Review and revise policies and plans related to public safety and emergency management.
• Liaise with external agencies to facilitate coordinated emergency action.
• Manage disaster relief volunteers and related resources.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Policy writing

Cross-department collaboration

Communication

Disaster preparedness

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Emergency Management

Tools

SEMS/NIMS training

FEMA IS-100/200/700/800

AEM/CEM certification (desirable)

Job description

WhyWeHo

The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation, and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.

How We Serve

The Community Safety Department fosters a community policing approach and works with a variety of organizations, agencies, and partners to provide targeted community programs to reduce crime and increase neighborhood livability; to facilitate emergency management and disaster preparedness; and to coordinate law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services personnel for all major special events utilizing a unified command approach. Community Safety programs and services are provided through the Public Safety Division and Neighborhood and Business Safety Division in collaboration with the West Hollywood Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Security Ambassadors program. The Community Safety Department serves as the direct liaison to the City’s Public Safety Commission and Business License Commission.

What You'll Contribute

The City of West Hollywood is seeking a diligent, flexible, and community-focused Public Safety Coordinator for its Public Safety Division. This position is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative tasks related to organizing and overseeing municipal emergency operations and disaster response services, which include training personnel and the community in emergency preparedness and service protocols, reviewing and revising policies and plans, acting as a liaison with external agencies to facilitate coordinated emergency action, and managing as well as instructing disaster relief volunteers.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Manage multiple projects, plans, and deadlines at once, with strong follow-through.
• Be skilled in administrative functions, including budget monitoring, grant administration, financial reporting, and contract management.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in person with staff, leadership, partner agencies, and the public.
• Work well across departments and with outside partners toward shared goals.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable when priorities shift.

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Reports To: Public Safety Manager

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice or a related field; and
• Four to five years of progressively responsible related experience; or
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid California Driver's License
• SEMS/NIMS (Specialized Emergency Management System/National Incident Management System) training and/or related certifications (must obtain within six months of hire).
• Completion of FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 (must obtain within six months of hire).
• Possession of an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification (desirable).