Safety and Security Coordinator

Safety and Security Coordinator

Gonzales ISD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - Gonzales, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5859854
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent Department: Administration Pay Grade: Administrative/Professional Pay Plan Work Days: 223 Days Status: Exempt

Primary Purpose

Coordinate and support the implementation of the district's comprehensive safety and security program to ensure safe, secure, and supportive learning environments for students, staff, and visitors. Assist the Executive Director of Technology and Safety & Security in planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating district safety, emergency management, and security initiatives. Coordinate district compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements, and Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) standards.

Serve as the district's operational coordinator for emergency preparedness, physical security, crisis response, school safety training, and campus safety compliance.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
• Master's degree in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, Homeland Security, or a related field preferred
• Certification in Mid-Management/Principal preferred
• Texas School Safety Center School Safety Certification preferred or ability to obtain
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications required or ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code related to school safety
• Knowledge of Texas School Safety Center standards, audit requirements, and best practices
• Knowledge of emergency operations planning and crisis management
• Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment requirements
• Knowledge of physical security systems including access control, video surveillance, visitor management, emergency notification, and panic alert systems
• Knowledge of emergency communications and incident command principles
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze safety data and prepare reports
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with district personnel, law enforcement, emergency responders, and community agencies

Experience

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in school safety, emergency management, law enforcement, public safety, military, education administration, or a related field
• Experience coordinating safety programs preferred
• Experience conducting training and presentations preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Safety Program Administration

• Lead in implementing and maintaining the district's comprehensive safety and security program.
• Coordinate district compliance with Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, TEA requirements, and Texas School Safety Center standards.
• Monitor changes in school safety laws and regulations and recommend updates to district procedures.
• Maintain district safety documentation, records, reports, and compliance files.
• Assist in preparing reports for district administration and the Board of Trustees.

Emergency Management

• Coordinate implementation and annual review of the District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
• Assist in maintaining and testing the District Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Coordinate campus Emergency Operations Plans to ensure consistency with district procedures.
• Assist in coordinating district emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Participate in incident command activities during emergency events.
• Coordinate district reunification planning and emergency response procedures.

Campus Safety

• Conduct or coordinate campus safety assessments and security inspections.
• Assist campuses in identifying and correcting safety deficiencies.
• Coordinate district safety audits and monitor corrective action plans.
• Support implementation of district safety standards and best practices.
• Conduct routine inspections of district security systems and facilities.

Texas School Safety Center Compliance

• Coordinate district compliance with the Texas School Safety Center Intruder Detection Audit Program.
• Monitor corrective actions resulting from intruder detection audits.
• Coordinate submission of required documentation to the Texas School Safety Center and Texas Education Agency.
• Maintain records supporting district safety compliance.
• Assist campuses in preparing for safety audits and reviews.

Security Systems

• Coordinate operation and maintenance of district security systems, including:
• Electronic access control
• Video surveillance
• Visitor management systems
• Emergency notification systems
• Panic alert technologies
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