Emergency Management Specialist Jobs

Primary Purpose:

Provide excellent customer service by providing monitoring capabilities and an answering point
for safety and security matters across Decatur ISD. This position works Monday through
Friday and after hours as needed.

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver’s license
College degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Database and spreadsheet applications development
Enhanced knowledge of common software programs such as MS Office
Strong communications skills
Integrity to manage and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Obtain Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training within first 12 months of employment.
Obtain NIMS (National Incident Management Systems) training within first 12 months of employment

Experience:
2 years safety and security preferred

Safety and Security

1. Support and monitor district's surveillance cameras

2. Support and monitor the access control system

3. Assist with maintaining physical and computerized files and documentation records

4. Maintain good communication skills to support principals, assistant principals, law enforcement partners and other DISD personnel as needed.

5. Provide daily oversight and guidance monitoring campuses to provide protection in accordance with applicable law and district processes.

6. Perform routine inspection of campuses and district property to ensure safety measures are being met.

7. Stay up-to-date with current state and local laws, regulations and guidelines.

8. Assist Executive Director of Operations in mandated safety and security reporting and surveys.

9. Maintain all national, state and local emergency management plans, operating procedures and annexes at district and campus level.

10. Call 911 for emergency assistance if necessary

11. Report serious guideline violations to the supervisor

12. All other duties as assigned

Professional Duties and Obligations:
13. Prioritize competing tasks, sometimes all of which are critical to safety and security

14. Collaborate with other personnel in a collegial and supportive manner

15. Demonstrate ethics and integrity in all actions and duties

16. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities

17. Maintain punctuality in daily shift work times

18. Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor

19. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communicate

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary Negotiable