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Safety and Security Associate (225 days - Grant Funded)

City Schools of Decatur (GA)

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Decatur, Georgia
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Safety and Security Associate (Grant Funded)

Department: Safety and Security

Reports to: Director of Safety and Security

Position Type: Full-Time; FTE

Classification: M-6

Work Calendar: 225 Days

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety, Security Operations & Life Safety Specialist provides districtwide technical and operational support for integrated security systems, District Security Operations readiness, fire and life safety programs, emergency preparedness, exercises, and workforce training. The position strengthens implementation, verification, documentation, and follow-through across school sites while operating under the Director of Safety and Security.

POSITION PURPOSE

Establish dependable ownership of assigned technical readiness and life-safety workflows without creating an additional supervisory layer or increasing the authorized full-time employee count. The Specialist converts district policy and emergency plans into tested procedures, tracked corrective actions, and measurable staff readiness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Security Operations Center and Systems Readiness

  • Support safety and security operational procedures, incident prioritization, escalation, display switching, and continuity plans for the proposed ten-display video wall and primary command desk.
  • Conduct documented health and readiness checks for video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, door alerts, Centegix/CrisisGo interfaces, transportation information, weather monitoring, and district incident mapping as implemented.
  • Track service requests, outages, vendor follow-up, restoration verification, and unresolved technical risks; coordinate with IT and Facilities without replacing their system ownership.
  • Maintain incident logs, standard operating procedures, and response checklists in accordance with district requirements.

2. Fire and Life Safety Operations

  • Maintain a districtwide register of assigned fire/life-safety inspections, testing schedules, deficiencies, impairments, interim controls, and corrective-action status.
  • Coordinate with Facilities, qualified contractors, school administrators, and the fire authority having jurisdiction on fire alarms, egress, emergency lighting, and related life-safety concerns.
  • Support scheduled fire drills, evacuation reviews, documentation, and follow-up; escalate urgent hazards immediately to the appropriate authority.
  • Verify closeout evidence and report overdue or recurring deficiencies to the Director.

3. Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Training

  • Deliver assigned training on Standard Response Protocol (SRP), emergency notifications, Centegix/CrisisGo activation workflows, communications, and role-specific response actions.
  • Maintain training plans, attendance, completion records, practical exercises, and improvement actions; coordinate instructional schedules without serving as a personnel supervisor.
  • Support campus and district tabletop exercises, incident command coordination, student accountability, and reunification readiness..
  • Collaborate with Transportation, Facilities, Communications, Student Support, Nutrition, principals, and other departments on integrated response validation.

4. Safety Assessment, Quality Assurance and Reporting

  • Perform assigned site safety reviews, identify vulnerabilities, and maintain a corrective-action register with owners, due dates, and verification status.
  • Prepare recurring dashboards on alarm/system availability, fire/life-safety deficiencies, drills, training completion, and exercise outcomes.
  • Assist with emergency operations plan annexes, procurement specifications, vendor performance reviews, after-action reports, and continuous improvement.
  • Protect confidential information and maintain records in accordance with district policy and applicable law.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrate the department creed Serve. Protect. Lead.; communicate with professionalism and discretion; apply principles of prevention, preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and resilience; exercise sound judgment; identify risk early; and escalate issues promptly. Provide technical guidance and training without assuming disciplinary, hiring, scheduling, or independent supervisory authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, subject to HR approval.
  • At least 5+ years of relevant safety, security operations, emergency management, facilities life safety, or related experience.
  • Safety training and certificates
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain records, analyze incidents, communicate across departments, and train adult learners.
  • Ability to complete district-required background screening and required safety/emergency management training.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet district driving requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in public safety, emergency management, occupational safety, security management, or related discipline.
  • Experience with K12 safety operations, security operations centers, access control, video systems, fire alarm coordination, and vendor management.
  • FEMA/NIMS coursework, relevant fire/life safety credentials, Georgia P.O.S.T. training, or instructional experience.

PHYSICAL AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work occurs in school facilities, offices, and operational environments. Duties may require walking campuses, standing during drills, inspecting accessible equipment, responding to urgent situations, and working occasional evenings or weekends for exercises, incidents, or special events. Reasonable accommodations will be considered consistent with applicable law.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Maintain a current baseline readiness review and corrective-action log for assigned district sites.
  • Document and promptly escalate all known life-safety impairments, with ownership and interim controls identified.
  • Deliver timely monthly reporting on assigned systems, deficiencies, drills, training, and corrective-action closure.
  • Conduct or support at least two cross-functional exercises annually, subject to Director-approved work plans.
  • Demonstrate reliable follow-through, accurate documentation, and constructive interdepartmental collaboration.

Professional Conduct

Employees must demonstrate integrity, dependability, discretion, respectful conduct, and commitment to student safety. Employees are expected to follow district policies, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, protect confidential information, and promptly report safety concerns or misconduct through established channels.

Position Description Acknowledgment

This description identifies the general duties and expectations of the position. Specific assignments may vary according to district needs. Other related duties may be assigned consistent with the position's responsibilities.

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