Health, Safety and Security Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Health, Safety and Security Specialist will support all health, safety and security programs consistent with Lakeville Area Schools purpose and strategies.  This role will be responsible for the coordination of health, safety and security databases, including access control systems, visitor management systems, intrusion detection, CCTV, fire alarm systems and emergency call list notifications.  The Specialist will provide administrative support, guidance and follow up on health and safety inspections as directed.  This position will work directly with the Facilities and Plant Planning staff, administration, and all district employees to effectively provide support on health and safety equipment, systems, software, projects and plans.  At least 50% of time is expected to be in the field working directly within schools on projects and follow up to department initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
 

1. Manage, maintain and monitor all district health, safety and security databases and systems.
2. Monitors the compliance of health and safety inspections throughout the district.
3. Organizes and coordinates service and repairs related to any systems issues, equipment replacements and any compliance inspection deficiency follow up.
4. Communicates the results of audits, inspections and testing results for health and safety programs to designated district platforms as well as all appropriate school leadership and district staff.
5. Coordinates all aspects of a project by working independently with district staff to coordinate the compliance of inspection results based on completion timeline and within scope.
6. Facilitates any necessary health, safety and security training/education to user groups as directed by manager.
7. Participates on various teams for health and security construction/facilities projects.
8.  Responsible for monitoring the workflow of the Incident IQ ticketing system for employees, parents and work orders related to health, safety and security.
9.  Responsible for district wide security card access for all new hires, employee status changes, parent fobs for before and after school programs and any contractors.
10. Creates and tracks all purchase orders related to health, safety and security.
11. Analyzes video surveillance and supports investigations for school insurance inquiries, accident and injury reporting as directed by manager.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Health, Safety and Security Manager.

 
 
 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment)
 

1. Ability to administer Health, Safety and Security systems including databases and schedules.
2. Knowledge of school safety and security management preferred.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. High organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
5. Excellent computer and system skills.
6. Ability to learn and use Google Suite (docs, forms, sheets, slides) on a daily basis.
7. Considerable skill and experience with data management, recordkeeping, research, analysis and reporting.
8. Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors and staff.
9. Ability to contribute to, and be part of, a team-centered, professional atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the District.

Schedule:

• 8 hours per day
• 261 days a year (includes 12 paid holidays)
• Start/Ends Times:  TBD

Pay Range/Classification: 

• $21.88 – $25.99 per hour (subject to change with the completion of the 2023-2025 LEAF contract)
• Position classified B-2-3
• LEAF (Lakeville Education Assistants Federation) bargaining group

Please apply online at: isd194.org/employment

ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is a growing and award-winning school district located in the south metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. The district serves nearly 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Township. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools,  an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that ensure academic, social, civic and personal readiness for every student. Learn more at www.isd194.org.