Safety Specialist

Hanover County Public Schools • Ashland, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the school division’s Safety Specialist, working in conjunction with the Emergency Manager to perform a wide variety of duties related to school safety and security, emergency readiness and response, crisis planning, and related work as required. This role supports the management of the division’s emergency and crisis management readiness and response, collaborates with administrative staff to ensure a safe learning and working environment, and works cooperatively with public safety authorities on all matters affecting school safety. The specialist provides guidance and supervision in the safety and security of schools and acts as an alternate contact for all school-related emergencies, responding as appropriate. Collaboration with Hanover County Risk Management is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Hanover County Public Schools policies and procedures; regulations and notices governing school facilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of safety administration.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and monitor school safety programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diversified audience and all levels within and outside the division.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with department heads, administrators, community partners, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Ability to make effective, professional presentations to groups of varying size.
• Ability to present recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to develop long-term crisis plans.
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to plan and facilitate effective employee training.
• Ability to use automated applications including spreadsheets, database software, and web-based applications.
• Must be able to prioritize work schedules.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records.
• Must be able to analyze situations/ recognize potential problems/ and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Graduation from high school with a minimum of five years of experience or education in law enforcement/emergency management.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations to maintain all necessary records and documentation in school safety.
• Completion of basic Incident Command System training to include ICS 100, ICS-700, and ICS-362.
• Possession of a valid VA driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
• Working experience in school systems or public entities.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Emergency Manager (EM) for Hanover County Public Schools.
• Supports in managing the division’s emergency and crisis management readiness and response.
• Collaborates with administrative staff to ensure a safe learning and working environment.
• Works cooperatively with public safety authorities on all matters affecting school safety.
• Provides guidance and supervision in the safety and security of schools.
• Alternate contact for all school related emergencies and responds as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Hanover County Risk Management.
• Participates in safety drills.
• Assists school-level administrators in completing their annual crisis plans.
• Supports in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive School Safety Audit program.
• Assists to ensure coordination of records management and corrective actions are taken in response to fire marshal inspections, sprinkler system inspections, fire alarm inspections, and sheriff’s office school safety assessments.
• Collaborates with EM to plan and administer safety training sessions for the school system.
• Works with school administrators to develop and review family reunifications plans in the event of a critical incident resulting in evacuation.
• Works with school administrators to develop and review shelter identification in the event of a severe weather emergency.
• Works with EM to advise senior staff on weather related matters.
• Participates in school-level, division-level threat assessments.
• Investigates traffic related concerns, on or near HCPS property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED