What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Specialist I, School Safety Review position at Region 4 Education Service Center?
Classification: Admin/Prof
Exemption Status/Test: Non-exempt
Job Grade: 1
Department: Emergency Management & School Safety Solutions
Reports To: Director
Job Goal:
Under direction, perform duties associated with conducting intruder detection audits for school districts and charter schools in the Region 4 service area in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Responsible for inputting audit checklist information into an electronic template and meeting report deadlines.
Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or GED
Requirements
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle available to travel to and from campuses where audits are conducted
- Valid Texas driver’s license and at least the minimum automobile insurance coverage required by law
Experience
- 2 years of experience in the field of safety
- 2 years of experience in meeting and interfacing with professional staff and leadership
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with keen observation skills
- Ability to input data accurately and expediently within an electronic database
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritize
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with minimal direction and follow-up needed
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can learn quickly and assimilate many details
- Proficient with computers to include desktop management, file management, working in a network environment, and using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of program materials and information
- Self-motivated to ensure high levels of quality, professionalism, and effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Major Responsibilities :
- Upon receiving campus assignments, complete the following pre-work tasks:
- Contact the Superintendent by phone about an Intruder Detection Audit (IDA) at one or more district campuses within the upcoming month.
- Request information for the Primary Law Enforcement contact for the district.
- Inform Superintendent that during the IDA event, the campus weekly door sweep documentation and district written policy or administrative guidelines that classroom doors must be closed and locked will be reviewed.
- Inform Superintendent of the need for a campus staff member to escort and assist with completing exterior and classroom door audits.
- Inform Superintendent that the Notice of Intruder Detection Audit with general findings will be provided to the campus administrator with obligation to get it to the Superintendent.
- Contact the Law Enforcement jurisdiction and request that they notify all other law enforcement in the area about the pending IDA.
- Conduct Intruder Detection Inspections on assigned campuses and document results of Phase 1, 2, and 3 on the Intruder Detection Audit Paper form and the summary on the Notice of Intruder Detection form.
- Provide the campus contact with the original copy of the Notice of Intruder Detection form and retain a copy of the form for the Portal report.
- Upload the copy of the Intruder Detection Audit paper form and Notice of Intruder Detection form and complete the Onsite Intruder Detection form in the TxSSC Portal the same day as completion of the IDA.
- Remain current with program standards and regulations.
Supervision/Personnel Management
None
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:
Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.
