Senior Director Security Emergency Management

Position Type:
Administration/Sr Director Security Emergency Management
Date Posted:
10/3/2023
Location:
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICE
District:
Anchorage School DistrictAdditional Information: Show/Hide
Bargaining Unit: Exempt
Work Year: 12 months
WorkDay: 8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: $146,100 - $146,200, DOE
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Security/Safety and Emergency Preparedness oversees all aspects of Anchorage School District security and emergency preparedness programs and planning, as well as safety and operational plans. The position coordinates and is responsible for planning, management, reporting, and training in security, safety, and emergency preparation for all schools and departments within ASD. The Senior Director will organize and lead enterprise-level planning teams to develop comprehensive, strategic level plans and programs. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A bachelor's degree in management, law enforcement, Emergency Management, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
2. Ability to establish and lead integrated planning teams, and to develop comprehensive, strategic-level plans and programs
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Prior leadership, supervisory, planning, and management experience.
5. Proficiency with information technology operating systems.

The following are preferred:

1. Advanced degree in management, law enforcement, Emergency Management, or a related field.
2. Knowledge of principles and practices of security, safety, and emergency preparedness.
3. Knowledge of and experience with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
4. Knowledge of and experience in conducting safety and physical security inspections.
5. Ability to coordinate and manage districtwide security, safety, and emergency preparedness programs.
6. Ability to plan, prepare, and conduct training as needed.

Essential Job Functions

1. Directs, oversees, and coordinates all aspects of Anchorage School District security management and reporting, safety preparedness and training, and emergency preparedness in cooperation with schools and departments within the Anchorage School District, Municipality of Anchorage, and State of Alaska.
2. Develops, integrates, and manages strategic-level security, safety, and emergency preparedness plans and programs for ASD.
3. Advises and directly supports the chief operating officer and superintendent on security, safety, and emergency preparedness issues.
4. Represents ASD and coordinates directly with government and non-government organizations and agencies on all security, safety, and emergency preparation matters.
5. Leads integrated planning teams to develop comprehensive, strategic-level plans and programs.
6. Prepares, submits, and manages the departmental budget.
7. Analyzes events and incidents and recommends improvements.
8. Oversees acquisition, implementation, and operation of security technology, including but not limited to intrusion detection, electronic access control, closed circuit television, and radio communications systems.
9. Seeks and administers grant funding related to security, safety, and emergency preparation.
10. Conducts internal investigations and assists the police with criminal investigations as required.
11. Responsible for the sustainment and maintenance of emergency shelters.
12. Assists in planning to enable ASD to operate a command center consistent with Incident Command System principles.
13. Proposes policy and practice intended to prevent, reduce, and/or counter crime and misbehavior at ASD facilities.
14. Coordinates and works directly with the district's Director of Risk Management
15. Gathers and maintains relevant statistical data.
16. Delivers presentations and represents ASD in the media.
17. Serves as a liaison with the Anchorage Police Department school resource officers.
18. Oversees Camper Host Program partnership with the Maintenance Department and the Municipality of Anchorage.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.