Job Details
| Region: | 1 |
| School District/Employer: | Brooks County ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Director, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Director of Operations, Safety and Security |
| School: | |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 7/17/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Major Responsibilities and Duties: Safety and Security 1. Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of the districtwide school safety and security program. 2. Responsible for district safety, emergency management, NIMS, and ICS, training of administrators, staff, and volunteers. 3. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills. Plan and coordinate drills with all instructional and noninstructional facilities to ensure readiness when needed. 4. Plan agendas and serves as chair for the school safety and security committee; prepare the committee to staff the Emergency Operations Center. 5. Oversee the annual review of the district emergency management plan using data, state guidance, and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement. 6. Inform campus leaders of the status of campus preparedness and planning for weather-related or unexpected emergencies. Monitor weather and approaching storms and makes recommendations if the weather is likely to alter campus class schedules or affect campus events. 7. Assess availability of appropriate technologies for emergency response, including testing emergency communication technologies, tracking and analyzing the speed of communications, timing of messages, and communication delays. 8. Act as the district liaison with local law enforcement, fire agencies, emergency management officials, and community leaders involved in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Operations Management 9. Oversee the management of facilities maintenance, warehouse, and transportation operations of the district. 10. Incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives to ensure that students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean, and conducive to learning. 11. Monitor and reevaluate operations departments on an ongoing basis to ensure that district needs are being met in an effective and efficient manner. Implement changes where appropriate. 12. Collaborate with architects and consultants during the design and planning phases of all construction projects to ensure compliance with the district’s specifications, design and construction standards, and building programs. Monitor the progress and compliance of ongoing construction projects. 13. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of department goals are available. Policy, Reports, and Law 14. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response. 15. Implement federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy and ensure compliance. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district. 16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Budget 17. Develop and administer the department budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. Communication 18. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to safety/security and district operations are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner. 19. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff, and community, as required. Personnel Management 20. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in maintenance, transportation, and safety & security departments as needed. 21. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. 22. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Safety 23. Ensure that safety standards are maintained in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and a district-wide preventive safety program is developed and implemented. 24. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Other 25. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on operational and security & security issues to the board. Attend regular meetings of the board. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of emergency operations planning Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as applicable Knowledge of operations management Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance and custodial programs Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to implement policy and procedures Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills |
| Salary Range: | Paygrade: 6 (12months) Range: $77,862 - $106,760 Relocation Assistance Available |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | Go to www.bcisd.us, scroll down and click on "Work at BCISD" icon. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Joann Guerra |
| Email: | jmguerra@bcisd.us |
| Address: | P.O. Box 589 |
| City: | Falfurrias |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78355 |
| Phone: | (361) 325-8006 |
| Fax: | (361) 325-1913 |