Job Title Supervisor, Safety & Security (Training) Location Leesburg, VA, US Organization Name Safety & Security Department Description Safety & Security
Brief Description This position is responsible for providing administrative oversight, ensuring an effective, coordinated response to local school emergencies and providing assistance and guidance to all building administrators in safety and security.  An employee in this position is responsible for managing, developing and implementing safety and security related training programs, drills, tabletop exercises and combined agency field training exercises.  This Supervisor is responsible for the development of school emergency response plans and department continuity of operations plans (COOP).  This position acts as a resource and liaison to LCPS administrators, staff, school security officers and school resource officers
This position acts as a resource and liaison to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, school resource officers, Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire and Rescue Departments, and County Emergency Management officials. The employee directs the multifaceted services, programs, and activities of an office, and plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates all activities, program functions, personnel, and physical resources.

Detailed Description The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
• Develops and implements synchronous and asynchronous web-based training and instructor led training programs designed to improve emergency response actions and individual performance.
• Develops and implements drills, tabletop exercises and combined agency full scale exercises designed to test and improve LCPS emergency response plans and to improve individual performance.
• Develops the strategic training and emergency preparedness plan for LCPS.
• Sets and implements the yearly training agenda.
• Captures and tracks appropriate metrics to ensure compliance with established best practices.
• Reviews school emergency response plans and corrects deficiencies.
• Develops and implements training, tabletop and full-scale exercises designed to test and improve the LCPS Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Manages the development of school emergency response plans.
• Manages the development and maintenance of the LCPS COOP.
• Drafts after action reports to evaluate the performance of training, drills and exercises.
• Advises the Director regarding the improvement of existing training and the development of new courses.
• Facilitates after action meetings and debriefings consisting of LCPS, emergency responders and other partners or agencies.
• Serves as a liaison and resource for school administrators, LCPS staff and outside agencies and partners.
• Attends training sessions to update knowledge of procedures, materials, Technology, and resources available from federal, state and local agencies.
• Ensures national best practices with respect to school security training.
• Develops efficiencies in training management and implementation.
• Recommends special equipment purchases to improve emergency response performance.
• Assists in budget development to support training operations.
• Rotates as the 24/7 on call representative for Safety & Security.
• Serves in the Incident Command Post for any LCPS related emergency.

Job Requirements  Below are the qualifications for this position:
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of progressive experience in safety and security related management.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in instructional systems design and training methodologies including web-based and instructor led training.
• Instructor certification in law enforcement, emergency management and preparedness, or related field preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Knowledge of emergency response planning.
• Knowledge of Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) development.
• Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal, decision making, management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of public school operations.
• Knowledge of computer software to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May be exposed to extreme temperatures and uneven terrain.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Loudoun County Public Schools is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees are those who hold the necessary degrees, skills, and experience for the job; and who can perform its essential responsibilities list above, with or without an accommodation.

Additional Details Administrator Scale , Universal Level 18
Position is 8 hours per day.
The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.
The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.
The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel:571-252-1100

How To Apply To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following: 

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address).  At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Interview Date School Year SY_2020 - 2021 School Year 2020-2021 Job Type Administrative Closing Date Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day 12 months / 8 hours Amount of Travel

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