Director, Security and Emergency Management

Description This position serves as the director and senior manager for assigned programs, functions, units, programs, managers, and employees responsible for the emergency management/operations, facility security management, CI and community security management, use of force/firearms, crisis intervention, and facilities maintenance programs, policies, and practices throughout the Department with a specific focus in the operating divisions.
The director provides direct senior level leadership and management to the Use of Force Program Manager, Firearms Program Manager, Facility Security Manager, CI & Community Security Manager, and Emergency Operations Manager and their associated units, programs, and employees.
This position provides statewide leadership, management, oversight, supervision, and direction to responsible programs.
This position is responsible for the administration of multiple complex statewide programs and day-to-day leadership and management of the areas of direct responsibility.
This position is responsible for the Department's comprehensive, complex use of force programs, firearms and armory operations programs, emergency management, emergency preparedness, incident response and management programs, specialty teams coordination, facility security management programs, CI & community security management, and crisis intervention activities, including administration, management, and oversight with full responsibility and accountability.
Administers, develops, implements, and manages over 65 Department-wide policies and practices relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Position serves as a policy author and contributor.
Responsible for implementing Department strategic plan strategies relating to assigned programs and ensuring performance measures are met.
This position directly contributes the Department's mission by ensuring safe, secure, and humane systems are in place to effectively manage any crisis situation that may occur, that all employees are provided appropriate training and tools to deal with crisis situations, and policies and practices are established in order to mitigate crisis situations.
May serve in the capacity, and makes decisions on behalf of the Secretary, on a rotational basis while performing duties of the Headquarters Duty Officer.
May determine how, in an emergency, incident, or significant event, the agency's operations are managed, authorizes activities and provides direction to all facilitates and community corrections offices outside of normal business hours.
May open and assume command of the Department Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of a major emergency or disaster.
May serve as an Agency Incident Manager, will responsibilities to manage the agency's response and recovery from critical incidents and significant events.
Determines allocation of resources and personnel on a statewide basis, management of the incident based on emergency protocols, and coordination activities with all facilities/offices and other federal, state and local agencies.
Duties Provide overall administration, leadership, management, and direct/indirect supervision of the complex, comprehensive Use of Force Program, Firearms Program, Facility Security Program, CI & Community Security Program, Emergency Management Program, and facilities maintenance oversight throughout the Department and across all divisions, functions, and organizational units statewide.
Consult with and advise the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Senior Director, Assistant Secretaries, Executive Leadership Team members, Appointing Authorities,Regional Administrators, Superintendents, Field Administrators, Community Corrections Supervisors, Incident Commanders, Emergency Operations Center staff, agency managers, instructors, and external state agency and private sector security and emergency management, use of force, and firearms peers.
Evaluate programs, policies, processes, and plans and establish and implement new objectives, strategies, and tactics to close any identified programmatic gaps.
In addition, ensure all programs' standards are met, and develop programs, policies, processes, and plans to achieve both current objectives and long-term strategic goals.
Provide technical/advanced level expert assistance to both internal and external executives, managers and employees in the design, development and implementation of complex, comprehensive facility, CI, and community security, emergency management, use of force, and firearms programs.
Ensure consistent statewide application in the development and implementation of program at the operational and local levels.
Provide statewide administration, management, leadership, and supervision in the design, development, implementation, and administration of facility security management, firearms, use of force, communications, contingency/disaster plans, policy, training, and exercises related to emergency management and operations, incident/event response and resolution, including complex functions and activities within each of the emergency management cycles (prevention, preparedness, response and Alrecovery).
Manage, lead, and supervise direct and indirect reports.
Establish both short and long term unit, team and individual performance expectations, establish work priorities and deadlines, review or spot check work, provide positive coaching and mentoring, address and document any performance issues, take required corrective/disciplinary actions, and develop employees for future growth opportunities.
Develop, maintain, and update position descriptions, identify essential functions, and ensure staff understand the functions of their positions and their roles and responsibilities.
Approve leave requests, determine unit, team and individual work schedules, approve travel and overtime, approved training requests, manage unit, team, and office coverage, and approve orders for supplies and equipment.
Conduct timely, meaningful performance evaluations of direct reports, which includes addressing, documenting and reporting performance measures, procedures, and standards.
During incident/event management and response, while deployed in the field at an incident/event site, working under difficult and stressful situations, provide management, leadership, and coaching to Department, other agency, and private sector employees, including senior executives.
Participate on Department and external statewide committees, teams and working groups and ensure the involvement of direct reports and indirect reports in regional and local teams and committees.
Lead, participate, and/or assign agency staff to conduct and complete Critical Incident Reviews following incidents or significant events.
Lead and/or participate in employee just cause investigations when crisis intervention units and programs are contributing factors to the investigation.
Report findings to executives leadership and appropriate appointing authority(ies).
Serve as a Department representative to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, the Washington Military Department, the Washington Emergency Management Division, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region X, and serve as a State Agency Liaison (SAL) to the State Emergency Operations Center.
Ensure direct/indirect reports and appropriate agency employees participate in regional/local subject matter committees, advisory groups, and other related working groups and project teams.
Develop, execute, and manage multiple contracts and mutual aid agreements between the Department and external partners.
Seek and respond to requests for information and documentation, and represent the agency in grievances, legal challenges, and similar situations.
Assist the Attorney General's Office with all requests for documents and information when requested for criminal, civil, and tort litigation, appeals and grievances related to crisis intervention, use of force, firearms, specialty teams, emergency management, communication, logistics, and/or preparedness, incident/event management, and incident/event response and resolution.
Respond to public disclosure requests for all crisis intervention units and programs materials.
Work cooperatively with the Public Disclosure Unit to apply and justify appropriate redactions as needed to ensure confidentiality and public safety.
Seek and provide crisis intervention program information to and from peers from other state agencies, other state's correctional entities, and federal level departments.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion when providing consultation, advice and/or information, and adapt skills and knowledge to each unique situation.
Administer, manage and/or supervise the development and implementation of departmentwide use of force, firearms, emergency communications, emergency management and operations, logistics, preparedness, incident/event response and resolution, incident/event management and command, and facility, CI, & community security management training and instructor development programs for all agency staff.
Manage and supervise the development and implementation of all course objectives, curriculum and course materials for assigned programs.
Manage and supervise the development and implementation of all instructor level training objectives, curriculum and course materials for assigned programs.
Perform audits, needs assessments and objective/task analysis of all assigned programs.
Manage and supervise the development and implementation of new, customized training curriculum and course materials to fill identified objectives, training or program gaps.
Communicate and coordinate with numerous stakeholders, both internal and external, regarding need to conduct both instructor level and training for trainer courses, course logistics, planning and scheduling, instructor needs, while maintaining fiscal responsibility to keep costs down.
Qualifications At least two (2) years executive/administrative management experience in a government setting.
At least three (3) years progressively responsible management experience in a Washington State agency or joint operating agency preferrably in an emergency management, security management, specialty teams, and/or firearms/use of force related field.
At least five (5) years experience supervising, coaching and mentoring employees, developing clear direction and work expectations, and monitoring performance.
(this experience may be gained concurrently).
At least five (5) years experience working in an emergency operations, security management, firearms, speciality teams, and/or use of force related program.
(this experience may be gained concurrently).
At least five (5) years adult corrections experience with responsibilities including emergency management, security operations, use of force, firearms, and/or specialty teams.
(this experience may be gained concurrently).
Demonstrated ability to provide strong, positive leadership in times of high stress, conflict, and unforeseen incidents/events.
Remain calm and rational while handling difficult situations including crisis/emergency situations.
Outstanding communications skills and leadership competencies, including mediating, negotiating and resolving conflict.
Ability to successfully network, establish, maintain, and expand external stakeholder relationships through the community and other states, and state agencies, legislative bodies, and community members.
Know and apply related law, policy, procedure, and practice.
Adhere to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy.
Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities; Facilitation skills – effectively organizes and leads groups, ensuring participants understand their roles and the goals, direction and purpose of meetings; able to build commitment and momentum through techniques that engage all members in discussion; directs discussions down productive paths, acknowledging and building on good ideas, and tactfully moving discussion away from issues that detract from progress toward essential goals.
Writing skills – composes clear, straightforward, and technically correct documents; chooses the most effective and meaningful written form to express information; states information as simply as possible and organizes information logically; proofreads and edits information to improve its clarity, organization, content, etc.
according to accepted rules of English language; writes at different reading and education levels by altering words, length of sentences and depth of explanation.
Analytical skills – able to break down, sort, and synthesize data, and identify key information; identifies underlying principles or patterns and the relatedness of information from various sources and in various forms; forms accurate conclusions about the meaning of information and actions to be taken in response to those conclusions; appropriately selects and applies to data mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze information and draw conclusions.
General working knowledge of federal and state law, policies, and related requirements in reference to NIMS, ICS, Incident/Event Management and Response, Emergency Management System components, specialty teams, use of force, training, and firearms.
Proven success managing/supervising employees with diverse professional experience and qualifications.
Supplemental Information Agency Values for All Employees- All staff entering into employment with the Department of Corrections must possess the following values at the time of hire: • Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust.
We foster openness and support courageous conversations.
We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.
We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being.
We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome.
We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
Conditions of Employment- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training.
Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
Must possess and maintain an unrestricted drivers license valid in the State of Washington.
Willing and able to work in facilities and field offices where interaction with incarcerated/supervised individuals will occur.
Must be lawfully able to maintain/possess firearms and complete weapons qualification.
Must maintain strict confidentiality with resticted information gained in conjunction with the work of this position.