Safety Specialist

Texas State University; San Marcos, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University seeks a School Safety Readiness Specialist to support statewide review, verification, and follow-up of emergency operations plans and safety audits for Texas K-12 districts and community colleges.

The position emphasizes developing EOP online training, toolkits, and resources, working with a team under the EOP Program Manager and Associate Director, and delivering regional trainings both virtually and in person.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in compliance, auditing, emergency management, or emergency preparedness in a public education work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating trainings for adult audiences of varying levels of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large capacity caseload and meet deadlines for regulatory compliance.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, education administration, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and verification of emergency operations plans for independent school districts, open-enrollment charter school districts, and public community colleges as required in Texas Education Code.
• Ensure latest best practices in school safety and emergency operations planning are integrated into all systems developed by the TxSSC.
• Work with the EOP Program Manager and Associate Director of School Safety Readiness, and collaborate with Training and Education division to develop training and resources.
• Deliver virtual and in-person training to school districts within the assigned regional Education Service Center (15–150 participants).
• Travel 20–30 days per fiscal year as needed; provide in-person assistance to districts when required.

Skills

Emergency compliance experience

Adult training delivery

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is based in San Marcos, TX. If selected for an interview, it will be conducted in person.

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2027024

Posting/Functional Title

Posting/Functional Title Safety Specialist

University Pay Plan Title

University Pay Plan Title Program Staff

Location

Location San Marcos

Department

Department Texas School Safety Center

Recruitment Type

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source

Funding Source Permanent

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary $5,833 -$6,250

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in local, state or federal compliance, auditing, emergency management, or emergency preparedness in a public education work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating trainings for adult audiences of varying levels of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a large capacity caseload.
• Demonstrated experience in meeting organizational deadlines related to complex, time sensitive, regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, education administration, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of IS 100, IS 200, IS 235, IS 700, IS 800, IS 360, and IS 362 (completion of these courses is required within 6 months of hire)
• Demonstrated experience with the development and/or review of emergency operation plans in a public-school setting.
• Skilled in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• One or more of the following: IAEM Certified Emergency Manager ( CEM ), IAEM Associate Emergency Manager ( AEM ), ASIS Certified Protection Professional ( CPP ), ASIS Physical Security Professional ( PSP ), or PMI Project Management Professional ( PMP ) credential.

Job Description

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. As a result, Texas has become a national leader in school safety practices and is relied upon for assistance and guidance from jurisdictions throughout the nation.

The TxSSC welcomes applicants for the position of School Safety Readiness Specialist who have extensive experience within an organization that serves at the local, state, or federal level. This office-based position will be responsible for assisting in the statewide review, verification, and follow-up of multi-hazard emergency operations plans and safety and security audits for all K-12 districts, charter school districts, and community colleges in Texas to ensure compliance with state school safety legislation. This position will also assist with ongoing research and development of best practices related to school emergency operation plans, specifically the development of EOP online training, toolkits, and resources for Texas school districts. The goal of these systems is to improve the overall safety and security in our educational environments across Texas.

Job Duties

A successful applicant will be able to conduct comprehensive reviews and verification of emergency operations plans for independent school districts, open-enrollment charter school districts, and public community colleges as required in Texas Education Code. This office-based position will also be responsible for ensuring the latest best practices in school safety and emergency operations planning are integrated into all systems developed by the TxSSC.

This position will work with a team of specialists under the leadership of the EOP Program Manager, and the Associate Director of School Safety Readiness, as well as work collaboratively with the Training and Education division to develop training and resources that will assist school districts with successfully meeting school safety compliance measures.

Another key responsibility of this role is delivering virtual and in-person training to school districts within your assigned regional Education Service Center. This includes facilitating small and large group sessions, ranging from 15 to 150 participants, as well as providing one-on-one support.

You may also be required to offer critical, in-person assistance to districts at their locations when deemed necessary by the division program manager, associate director, or Center director. Travel is expected to range between 20-30 days per fiscal year, though this may vary depending on evolving Center directives and district needs. Additionally, this role may entail performing other duties as assigned to support the needs of the Center.

Additional Information to Applicants

This position is based in San Marcos, TX. If selected for an interview, it will be conducted in person.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/22/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 10/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Normal Work Days

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM

Posting Notices

Legal and Required Notices

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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