Safety, Security & Emergency Manager

Safety, Security And Emergency Manager

The safety, security and emergency manager is responsible for management of the day-to-day safety of employees and students, building and facility security, building access, monitoring of fire and security alarms, and enforcement of WVC's Security and Parking policy (600.510) and WAC 132W-117 at both campuses. This position ensures compliance with the college safety and security policies and works with the campus community on safety training, emergency drills and other activities.

The manager is responsible for creating, revising and editing various safety and emergency plans. This position coordinates and manages the protection and safeguarding of college personnel and assets and works to promote and maintain a safe and secure college environment.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Overseeing and supporting WVC's - Continuity of Operations Plan;
  Accident Prevention Program;
  Respiratory Protection Program;
  Safety Manuals;
  Safety Committee co-chair, manage committee work; all Hazards Emergency Plan;
  Evacuation and assembly area maps;
  Lock Out-Tag Out Program;
  Permit Required Confined Space program.
• Working with the Chelan and Okanogan County emergency management departments (DEM) and local first responders
• Managing and maintaining safety related databases; ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements for storing and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Coordinating compliance with regulatory authorities including local building and fire departments.
• Advising and informing college staff on safety matters; identifying potential problem areas and making appropriate recommendations.
• Preparing reports for internal and external sources
• Making regular inspections of fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency showers, and emergency exit lighting; overseeing fume hood and biological safety cabinet certification.
• Responsible for safety planning, goals, and assessment activities.
• Providing leadership on safety issues.
• Facilitating and coordinating safety training for all college employees. Serving as a repository for all safety training, participation and attendance.
• Managing the college's hazardous waste program to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations; serving as chemical spill response team leader; giving training to employees and students on storing and removing hazardous waste.
• Determining security staff schedules and ensuring proper staff coverage for the college; ensuring assigned staff complies with all safety and health requirements and maintain proper licensing as required; back up other college staff as necessary.
• Reviewing incident reports. Investigating and making recommendations to WVC administration as appropriate.
• Reviewing, planning, designing, initiating, directing and managing all phases of the institution's security systems.
• Advising, facilitating and conducting drills for campus leadership on all matters relating to campus security. Planning and implementing security programs and training for the college employees.
• Acting as the campus security survey administrator for the college to meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Clery Act.
• Participating as a member of the threat assessment team related to Workplace Violence on Campus and working with administrators and the Office of Student Services to assist with analyzing events and determining potential risk (Clery, Violence against Women Act and Title IV).
• Being the security representative for department staff meetings, campus forums, and community events.
• Completing and keeping accurate records of incident reports and filing appropriate documents to stay in compliance with city and state ordinances.
• Conducting investigations of criminal activity involving violations of campus, city, state or federal regulations.
• Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with our community partners including but not limited to the:
  Wenatchee and Omak Police Departments, Chelan and Okanogan County Sheriff Offices, Chelan and Okanogan County Emergency Managers, Chelan County Fire Dist. #1, Lifeline and Ballard Ambulance Services, River Com and Omak Dispatch Agencies.
• Managing contracts with WVC's security patrol providers, ensuring communication and cooperation between providers and WVC employees. Providing training as appropriate. Reviewing daily patrol reports and responding as appropriate.
• Providing oversight for the administration of the building access policy related to keys, access cards and security alarms.
• Managing and maintaining security databases and management information systems; ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements for crime statistics and information.
• Assisting with management of campus parking and traffic procedures consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinating Tabletop and Functional Exercises for employees and IMT.
• Reviewing, updating and…