Senior Safety & Security Admin Specialist

Security; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas School for the Deaf in Austin seeks a Safety and Security Administrative Assistant to support the School Safety and Security department and assist the General Counsel. This role ensures compliance with TEA, TxSSC, and SORM reporting while maintaining daily operations and records.

The position requires strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently, with training in sign language offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of senior-level administrative/office support experience.
• Ability to work independently with discretion and confidentiality.
• Sign Language training will be provided until INTERMEDIATE level per SLPI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for the Safety and Security Department (calls, emails, visitors).
• Maintain department systems: files, databases, calendars, contacts.
• Prepare reports, forms, and official documents.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, drills, trainings, and presentations.
• Assist in updating policies and handbooks for compliance.
• Manage records and document storage.
• Process purchasing requests and track department expenditures.
• Monitor and meet TEA, TxSSC, and SORM reporting deadlines.
• Enter data into the TxSSC Sentinel portal and other safety systems.
• Maintain emergency operation plans and safety audits.
• Support visitor management with Raptor and badge issuance.
• Monitor Anonymous Alerts and route tips to staff.
• Process access badge and key requests; maintain logs and deactivate for departures.
• Prepare compliance reports supporting safety operations.
• Provide administrative support to General Counsel as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Planning/organizing

Quality control

Dependability

Safety and security

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Raptor visitor management

TxSSC Sentinel portal

Anonymous Alerts platform

Job description

Texas School for the Deaf in Austin seeks a Safety and Security Administrative Assistant to support the School Safety and Security department and assist the General Counsel. This role ensures compliance with TEA, TxSSC, and SORM reporting while maintaining daily operations and records.

The position requires strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently, with training in sign language offered.