Campus Safety and Emergency Coordinator

Duties

include, but are not limited to :

• Within the areas of responsibility, serve as a Department Command staff member advising on County, State, and Federal public health issues.
• Provide support for compliance with FEMA, OSHA, Campus Safety and Enhancement Act requirements.
• Assist with the annual update of the Emergency Operations Plan and the Specific Hazard Plans.
• Coordinate necessary inspections of college safety equipment; develop and maintain HazMat database and mapping system.
• Review injury reports and assess protocols.
• Coordinate vendor responsibilities and inspections of emergency equipment
• Complete follow-up investigations for compliance after Building, Fire and Safety inspections.
• Provide training support for the Police Department, Dispatch Center, Building Captains, and Safety Committee loss prevention efforts.
• Review the requirements for training and maintenance for the college Fire Extinguishers, CPR, AED, Blood-borne pathogen, and HazMat.
• Conduct public education within the college on staff and student safety issues.
• Coordinate the Weather Ready program for the college and provide training oversight for staff members.
• Provide dispatch support and training within the areas of emergency management and serve as a support to dispatch area during events and emergencies.
• Provide Cook County Emergency Management Team with a liaison and contact point.
• Work with communities on emergency operations, public health and safety considerations that may impact the college community.
• Act as department liaison for the Building Captain program and be responsible for communications, training and record keeping.
• Acquire pricing on services, equipment, supplies, etc. for the emergency and safety needs of the college.
• Assist the Chief of Police, Support Services Lieutenant and provide support.
• Assist with emergency drills and tabletop exercises as required.
• Provide departmental support to the Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, and / or Political Science, or in a related area with an emphasis in Public Safety, Social Justice, Fire Science or other related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work-related experience in the Criminal Justice, Fire / EMS, Emergency Management / response or other related public safety field.

Qualifications The Campus Emergency Coordinator shall be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the course of their responsibilities with professionalism.

The Campus Emergency and Safety Coordinator shall be Dispatch and LEADS certified, or capable of achieving certification within three months of appointment.

The Coordinator must have practical training and experience in NIMS, Blood-borne pathogens, Weather Spotter, Emergency Management or Homeland security, Radiation and Hazmat awareness.

In addition Bachelor’s Degree and five years of relevant experience, the following qualifications are being sought :

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills· Ability to plan and meet deadlines· Strong written and oral communication skills· Computer Skills (MS Office)· Critical thinking skills and good judgement
26 days ago