The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee and manage the Emergency Management department and its daily operations. Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, this position oversees and coordinates all emergency planning and management operations for the College, to include College-wide emergency preparedness programs and initiatives. Represents the College to the National, State and local emergency management community and provides community education in emergency management principles and procedures. This position is also responsible for training and standards that are implemented by the Police Department, TCSG, and the State of Georgia.  

Emergency Management

• College Exercise Program (coordination of drills and exercises)
• Campus AED Program
• Facilitates collaborative committees to achieve the goals of the College
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes recommendations on future direction of department
• Emergency Management/Preparedness Training for the College
• College NIMS Compliance
• Oversee and manage the Emergency Management department and its daily operations, Specific Tasks:
• Emergency Operations Plan
• Business Continuity Plan (BCP) 
• Pandemic Plan
• GPTC Emergency Notification Plan 
• Maintains emergency notification system (REGROUP, Siren, etc.)
• All other emergency management related plans 

Police and Administrative 

• Working knowledge of Title IX and Clery Act requirements for postsecondary institutions 
• Ensures short- and long-term goals for the department's training needs are accomplished and implements plans to reach the goals; monitors the pros and cons of the department's training efforts to reach the goal. Maintains training files and records
• Interprets and applies state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and legislation as they apply to campus police and security operations
• Assist Chief of Police or designee in consulting with the administration in areas of Georgia Criminal Law and procedures; advises concerning the feasibility and appropriateness of seeking prosecution for given activities 
• Assists the Chief of Police or designee in preparing and recommending for approval accurate and complete training related budget information within an established time frame
• Assists the Chief of Police or designee in developing and implementing college police and security policies and procedures, including but not limited to legally carrying and discharging a weapon 
• Prepares and submits reports to meet federal, state, system and college level requirements. Completes activity reports on an established basis; evaluates contents for completeness, accountability, neatness and compliance with rules and regulations 
• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, faculty, administrators, visitors and property 
• Measures the effectiveness of campus police operations in the delivery of routine and emergency responses
• Attends meetings with local law enforcement and emergency management personnel
• Maintains certifications as necessary to meet state requirements; and
• Other duties as assigned