Director of Emergency Operations

Position Overview

Enhance the educational environment for students and staff by directing emergency operations and ensuring compliance with all school safety and security requirements in the State of Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of district emergency and security operations in accordance with applicable laws, codes, best practices, district policy and processes.
  • Coordinate and support district staff and students in emergency response by providing direction and oversight as necessary to facilitate a safe resolution.
  • Collaborate with district police and all other agencies to provide support and facilitate resolution during emergency response.
  • Provide communication to key personnel during any emergency response to ensure staff and students remain supported throughout and parents are properly notified to assuage fear and facilitate reunification.
  • Coordinate recovery by supporting district departments and personnel throughout the recovery process.
  • Facilitate an after-action meeting to discuss emergency response and adjust protocols as necessary.
• Direct all aspects of the district emergency management program in accordance with applicable laws (Texas Education Code 37), best practices (Texas School Safety Center), district policy and processes.
  • Schedule, oversee, and document the district safety and security committee in accordance with the Texas Education Code.
  • Oversee the management of the Sentinel website in accordance with TEA requirements. Coordinate with all departments to ensure all necessary information is uploaded and train staff as needed.
  • Oversee all TEA required audits, including Intrusion Detection, Three-year, Semi-Annual Maintenance, and District Vulnerability. Collaborate with district department and campus leadership to facilitate successful completion of each, and document and report in accordance with state requirements, including presentation to the board of trustees.
  • Oversee the creation, distribution, and annual review of the district's emergency operations plans, ensuring that the leadership team and all local agencies have access as required by law.
  • Manage the district building floorplans for emergency purposes, including creation, distribution, and posting of emergency management floorplans (e.g., evacuation, shelter, reunification, and hall colors) in all buildings and campuses.
  • Oversee, schedule, facilitate, and document all emergency response and Standard Response Protocol training of staff and students, including instruction, drills, and exercises as required by the Texas Education Code.
• Act as an Armed Security Officer (Guardian) to support the CISD Police Department.
  • Cover campuses when district police officers are not available.
  • Support district police officers during any active attack response.
• Support district construction programs by collaborating to ensure buildings meet all required facility security standards and requirements.
  • Collaborate with district departments and architects on the design and installation of security-related equipment and features to ensure compliance.
  • Facilitate post-construction inspections to document compliance with all TEA requirements.
• Monitor intrusion alarm systems and direct response, as necessary.
  • Utilize the district alarm system to monitor district door props and alert staff as necessary.
  • Utilize the district alarm system after hours to monitor any unauthorized entry into district buildings.
  • Notify Kaufman County Dispatch in the event of an unauthorized entry.
  • Support each campus and district administration if district property is damaged due to an unauthorized entry.
• Support emergency communications by overseeing the district and campus radios equipment program to ensure continuity during emergency operations.
  • Work with the district radio vendor to ensure campus frequencies are properly registered with the FCC and assigned to each campus.
  • Monitor campus and district radio inventories, age, and functionality, and support campuses in repairing, replacing, or upgrading equipment as needed.
  • Complete semi-annual function tests and log deficiencies that need to be addressed.
  • Support the district police department radio program by working with the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department to ensure radios are operational and maintain all current functionality.
• Complete work-related documentation in accordance with district processes and policy.
• Provide support to campus staff as needed to improve campus safety and emergency operations.
  • Visit cameras weekly to build relationships with campus leadership and staff.
  • Provide periodic support in the form of discussions and brief security training during staff meetings.
• Assist with any security issues as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.