The Archdiocese Coordinator of Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness provides archdiocesan-wide leadership in the development and oversight of safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs across parishes, schools, ministry sites, and other facilities and sponsored events.
This role will report to the Director of Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness within the Office of the General Counsel, and will work collaboratively with pastors, parish and school leadership, diocesan offices, and first responders to ensure that diocesan safety practices are proactive, compliant with applicable policies and regulations, and responsive to the unique needs of the Archdiocese of Washington parishes and schools.
Duties and Responsibilities- Serve as the diocesan point person for safety and security matters, offering consultation and guidance to pastors, principals, and diocesan leaders.
- Promote preparedness and vigilance balanced with a culture of pastoral care and a welcoming environment throughout diocesan communities.
- Provide strategic leadership for diocesan-wide safety, security, training and emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Develop, recommend, implement, and monitor diocesan safety policies, procedures, and best practices for parishes, schools, diocesan offices, and ministry sites.
- Coordinate cross-functional safety planning among diocesan departments, including Catholic Schools Office, Catechesis, Facilities, Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel, and Communications.
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Practicing Catholic in good standing.
- Experience working with confidential situations and information.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Composed and calm in a crisis.
- Highly organized
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Education Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, or related field required; master's degree a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of leadership experience in safety, operations, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, and/or education administration.
- Experience working with schools, youth-serving organizations, churches, nonprofit institutions, or large multi-site organizations preferred.
- Experience in training, compliance oversight, emergency planning, and incident response required.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Outstanding public speaking skills.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish skills, a plus.
- Must be available evenings and weekends as needs arise.
- Must have a clean driving record, valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other business equipment. Frequent travel throughout Washington DC and Maryland (Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's County) to visit parishes and schools is required.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Local planned and impromptu travel to archdiocesan parishes and schools required.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:- Full-time, exempt position.
- Standard schedule of 40 hours per week.
- In-office and/or parish and school presence is required five days per week.
- Evening and weekend meetings and events are required.
The salary range for this position is $84,000 to $90,000 with excellent benefits.
