Program Manager - Albemarle County, VA, United States - Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government

Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government
Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government
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Program Manager - Safety and Security

Department of Safety & Security

Full-time, 12 months/year


ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.


GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:


The Program Manager for Safety and Security Coordinator provides coordination and leadership for the Office of Safety and Security by planning, managing, and facilitating program activities, and personnel of safety and security operations.

This position provides leadership for sensitive, real-time incident and emergency response, serves as the point of contact for threat management, assessment, and response activities.


This position exercises leadership to develop, implement, assess and revise security services and activities to implement and maintain safety and security programs.

This position develops protocols and procedures for safe, structured, and supportive school environments.

This role will work with the superintendent's cabinet, leadership team and senior management from schools and community organizations to ensure a comprehensive, well-coordinated network of practices and existing programs.

This position will partner with relevant school and department staff, to maintain accountability and adherence to critical safety and security programs and practices throughout the school division.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • Designs, plans and coordinates program activities to support safety and security programs including threat management, drill compliance, and critical incident response. Maintains location accountability.
  • Communicates with building level principals and department heads regarding security needs at schoolbased events.
  • Conducts security and risk assessments that impact personnel, facilities and transportation resources. Draft reports and implement corrective action as needed.
  • Provides direction to district personnel in matters concerning the security of students and staff and those involving law violations and/or misuse of property.
  • Coordinates, consults, and trains schoolbased staff regarding school security systems.
  • Leads budget efforts for schools' and departments' safety and emergency response.
  • May respond to critical incidents, as needed.
  • Coordinates services provision between schools and emergency service providers.
  • Organizes security at commencement ceremonies, board meetings and other district events, as needed.
  • Coordinates and leads efforts to collaborate with the Department of Special Services, Child Protective Services, and law enforcement partners to support the research of threats to students, staff, and facilities and security related incidents.
  • Responds to school related requests for security assistance and responds to emergencies on school campuses when assistance is necessary.
  • Partners with stakeholders in developing and writing operational response plans and standard operating procedures.
  • Develops, implements, and interprets policies and procedures and ensures that responsibilities assigned to security services are coordinated with the appropriate sections and departments.
  • Develops training and trains staff on safety and security initiatives.
  • Coordinates matters related to local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and mandates, with emphasis on school safety and security.
  • Facilitates meetings with community groups or employee associations.
  • Prepares and/or coordinates written and oral reports and analyses to identify and interpret trends or patterns in data sets that communicate key insights.
  • Represents the program, department, or the Division in negotiating or facilitating resolution regarding matters of significance.
  • Presents information and recommendations to the director and, occasionally, to senior management team, the School Board, or county executives.
  • Negotiates and/or manages grants, partnership agreements, and/or memoranda of understanding/agreements.
  • Evaluates the strengths, effectiveness, and challenges of current safety plans, policies, and procedures;
  • Performs or coordinates yearly trainings in emergency response for all district employees;
  • Partners with and influences building and sitelevel leaders;
  • Perform yearly safety audits in consultation with emergency service providers;
  • Plans and implements programs and activities to reduce school violence;
  • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of school safety and emergency response plans and coordinates review/revision at least annually;
  • Researches and implements recommended changes in safety systems and operations based on current industry knowledge and results of school safety reviews;
  • Represents the district in public meetings where matters of safety and security are discussed;
  • Consults and coordinates with inform
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