District Safety Coordinator

Wayne County Schools Employment Network•Allen Park, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Safety Coordinator will lead the Mel-NAP District Safety Team and oversee individual building safety teams. This role involves conducting threat assessments, liaising with law enforcement and emergency services, developing and implementing safety policies, and providing training on safety protocols such as ALICE and threat assessment. The coordinator will also manage community partnerships, oversee post-critical incident debriefing, and ensure the physical security of district buildings and systems. Additionally, the position requires staying updated on safety best practices through training and conferences, and collaborating with various district departments and external agencies.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in education
Minimum three (3) years teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Teacher leadership experience preferred
Admin Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the Mel-NAP District Safety Team
Oversee and support individual Mel-NAP building safety teams
Oversee threat assessment training (CSTAG) for select district staff
Ensure each building has a trained CSTAG team with diverse members
Conduct threat assessments throughout the district
Be notified of threats to the district, students, staff, and community
Conduct CSTAG threat assessments at the district level
Assist in CSTAG threat assessments at the building level
Provide threat assessment results and recommendations to the superintendent
Work with law enforcement to conduct joint threat assessments
Follow prosecuted individuals through the court system
Identify victims of trauma and assist in obtaining trauma treatments
Conduct district safety meetings
Assist with building level safety meetings
Provide the district emergency line and respond to calls
Serve as the district's OK2SAY first contact
Serve as the district's public information officer
Write public statements
Assist administration in writing public statements
Attend training and maintain certification for public information officers
Serve as a liaison to the media
Attend superintendent cabinet meetings
Attend administration meetings
Serve as district liaison to emergency services (Melvindale Police Department, Allen Park Police Department, Melvindale/Dearborn Fire Department, Allen Park Fire Department, Michigan State Police, FBI, Department of Homeland Security)
Oversee various district safety/crisis concerns (other than threats) at all three phases of safety: Primary Prevention, Secondary Intervention, and Tertiary Intervention
Oversee post critical incident debriefing with the safety team, emergency services, staff, and community, as necessary
Oversee ALICE training for the district
Advise on online training modules for district staff
Provide in person ALICE training for select district staff
Maintain Certified ALICE Trainer status and updates
Serve as liaison to ALICE/Navigate360
Serve as a liaison to the Lockout Company and assist in the installation, training, and usage of the SmartBoot System for the district
Assist Building Services and Maintenance in assessing and maintaining the physical security, structures of the district and camera systems
Provide a presence for assistance and deterrence at each of the district's buildings
Attend safety conferences to obtain critical updates and information
Obtain various trainings relevant to the Safety Coordinator position
Maintain and update multiple, various FEMA training
Preview and recommend district trainings modules for district staff from Safe Schools and other sources
Work with the Special Education Director regarding safety incidents and concerns with special education students
Assist in providing victim impact statements to the court when necessary
Review, update, and maintain the district emergency operations plan (EOP)
Review the safety aspects of the district code of conduct, policies and procedures for best practices and legal compliance
Assist the district with recommendations regarding liability in safety issues
Work with the school district's attorney during safety events
Work with the district technology department in various aspects (cameras, electronic card readers, digital security, digital threats, collection of digital and video evidence)
Work with district SROs when applicable
Facilitate community town hall safety meeting for the school district when necessary
Answer emails of safety concern from staff, students, parents, and the community
Assist in running safety drills and providing feedback to front office staff
Deliver notices of trespass as needed throughout the district
Work with district truancy officers to communicate with families of chronically absent students
Assist in supporting front office staff when needed