Oklahoma City Public Schools
Emergency Management Officer
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Position Details
Position Type: ProTech (Non-Certified)
Date Posted: 12/8/2025
Location: Safety Department
Plans, organizes, and conducts emergency training workshops and drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the district’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Assists campuses in maintaining compliance with district policies and the Oklahoma Education Code, supporting safe learning environments.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to the School Board and partnering districts to enhance emergency preparedness in educational settings.
Partners with the Director of Security & Emergency Management to develop and deliver district-wide safety and security training programs.
Trains with district emergency mission partners during the summer months to build collaborative emergency response capacity.
Provides training and support to first responders, parents, volunteer agencies, and other community stakeholders involved in emergency management.
Maintains a records management system to track and analyze incidents related to self-harm, school threats, and suspicious activity.
Assists the School Resource Officer(s) in investigations of illegal or suspicious activities to ensure a safe and equitable school environment.
Supports community-wide emergency management efforts through consultation and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Maintains data systems and equipment for OKCPS’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Coordinates with the Oklahoma City Regional Multi-agency Coordination Center (RMACC), and the Oklahoma State Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Coordinates with the district technology department to support automated emergency management systems critical for response and recovery.
Assists the district IT Department in developing and maintaining IT infrastructure to enhance safety and security operations.
Collects and analyzes district-wide safety and security data for reporting and continuous improvement.
Manages the district’s drill and exercise program and oversees after-action reports for accountability and readiness.
Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with the district’s mission and values.
Champion internal systems modernization efforts
Track and monitor the Council of Great City Schools KPIs
Safe, reliable, and equitable operational systems in every school
Timely delivery of services that protect instructional time
Transparent management of grants and federal & state funds
Cross-functional integration with other district departments
95%+ on-time service delivery
100% compliance with all regulatory, audit, and safety requirements
Documented evidence of equitable service access across schools
Quarterly monitoring confirms alignment of safety initiatives to literacy, numeracy, and postsecondary goals
Year-over-year increases in principal, staff, and student satisfaction with safety programs and services
Associate’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency management, public safety, incident response, operations coordination, or related work involving planning, training, or emergency operations.
Other: Standard Response Protocols/Standard Reunification Method
High-Quality Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
Training, Drills, and Exercises
Severe Weather
Incident Command IS: (100.c, 200.c, 360, 362.a., 366.a, 368, 700.b, 906, 907)
All above training must be completed with one year of hiring, subject to course availability
Other: Standard Response Protocols/Standard Reunification Method
High-Quality Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
Training, Drills, and Exercises
Severe Weather
Incident Command IS: (100.c, 200.c, 360, 362.a., 366.a, 368, 700.b, 906, 907)
All above training must be completed with one year of hiring, subject to course availability
Experience supporting or coordinating incident response, drills, training, or emergency planning in a school district, municipality, university, or similar operational environment.
Knowledge of FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) structure.
Familiarity with district or municipal emergency plans, hazard mitigation, continuity planning, and crisis communications.
Understanding of school safety-related laws, policies, and emergency procedures (e.g., severe weather, lockdown/lockout, evacuation, fires, reunification).
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local emergency management regulations, including Oklahoma school safety requirements.
Proficiency with emergency notification systems, communication platforms, and basic incident management technologies.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze emergency management data and produce clear written reports.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
FEMA IC/S/NIMS courses required or obtained within 6 months:
ICS-100, IC/S-200, IS-700, IS-800
Familiarity with maintenance workflows, HVAC systems, transportation logistics, or custodial operations.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as SchoolDude, FMX, AssetWorks, or similar.
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages.
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, walk, reach and climb stairs.
Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
Emergency Management Officer Position Summary
The Emergency Management Coordinator supports the Safety & Emergency Management Department in developing, maintaining, and implementing district-wide emergency preparedness initiatives. This position plays a key role in ensuring the district’s readiness to respond to and recover from emergencies by assisting with the coordination and continual improvement of the District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and school-specific Emergency Response Guides. This position performs a wide range of technical and administrative duties, including planning, training, and executing safety workshops and emergency drills. Essential Duties
Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure)
Plans, organizes, and conducts emergency training workshops and drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the district’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Assists campuses in maintaining compliance with district policies and the Oklahoma Education Code, supporting safe learning environments.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to the School Board and partnering districts to enhance emergency preparedness in educational settings.
Great People (Talent Management)
Partners with the Director of Security & Emergency Management to develop and deliver district-wide safety and security training programs.
Trains with district emergency mission partners during the summer months to build collaborative emergency response capacity.
Provides training and support to first responders, parents, volunteer agencies, and other community stakeholders involved in emergency management.
Great Culture (Systems Leaders)
Maintains a records management system to track and analyze incidents related to self-harm, school threats, and suspicious activity.
Assists the School Resource Officer(s) in investigations of illegal or suspicious activities to ensure a safe and equitable school environment.
Supports community-wide emergency management efforts through consultation and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Great Systems (Support & Accountability)
Maintains data systems and equipment for OKCPS’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Coordinates with the Oklahoma City Regional Multi-agency Coordination Center (RMACC), and the Oklahoma State Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Coordinates with the district technology department to support automated emergency management systems critical for response and recovery.
Assists the district IT Department in developing and maintaining IT infrastructure to enhance safety and security operations.
Collects and analyzes district-wide safety and security data for reporting and continuous improvement.
Manages the district’s drill and exercise program and oversees after-action reports for accountability and readiness.
Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with the district’s mission and values.
Key Focus Areas
Champion internal systems modernization efforts
Track and monitor the Council of Great City Schools KPIs
Safe, reliable, and equitable operational systems in every school
Timely delivery of services that protect instructional time
Transparent management of grants and federal & state funds
Cross-functional integration with other district departments
Performance Indicators
95%+ on-time service delivery
100% compliance with all regulatory, audit, and safety requirements
Documented evidence of equitable service access across schools
Quarterly monitoring confirms alignment of safety initiatives to literacy, numeracy, and postsecondary goals
Year-over-year increases in principal, staff, and student satisfaction with safety programs and services
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities)
Associate’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency management, public safety, incident response, operations coordination, or related work involving planning, training, or emergency operations.
Other: Standard Response Protocols/Standard Reunification Method
High-Quality Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
Training, Drills, and Exercises
Severe Weather
Incident Command IS: (100.c, 200.c, 360, 362.a., 366.a, 368, 700.b, 906, 907)
All above training must be completed with one year of hiring, subject to course availability
*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with maintenance workflows, HVAC systems, transportation logistics, or custodial operations.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as SchoolDude, FMX, AssetWorks, or similar.
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, walk, reach and climb stairs.
Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
Work Environment: Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.
Reports To: Director of Safety & Emergency Management FSLA Status: Exempt Compensation: Schedule 807 Work Days: 242 FTE: 100 This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
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Position Type: ProTech (Non-Certified)
Date Posted: 12/8/2025
Location: Safety Department
Plans, organizes, and conducts emergency training workshops and drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the district’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Assists campuses in maintaining compliance with district policies and the Oklahoma Education Code, supporting safe learning environments.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to the School Board and partnering districts to enhance emergency preparedness in educational settings.
Partners with the Director of Security & Emergency Management to develop and deliver district-wide safety and security training programs.
Trains with district emergency mission partners during the summer months to build collaborative emergency response capacity.
Provides training and support to first responders, parents, volunteer agencies, and other community stakeholders involved in emergency management.
Maintains a records management system to track and analyze incidents related to self-harm, school threats, and suspicious activity.
Assists the School Resource Officer(s) in investigations of illegal or suspicious activities to ensure a safe and equitable school environment.
Supports community-wide emergency management efforts through consultation and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Maintains data systems and equipment for OKCPS’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Coordinates with the Oklahoma City Regional Multi-agency Coordination Center (RMACC), and the Oklahoma State Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Coordinates with the district technology department to support automated emergency management systems critical for response and recovery.
Assists the district IT Department in developing and maintaining IT infrastructure to enhance safety and security operations.
Collects and analyzes district-wide safety and security data for reporting and continuous improvement.
Manages the district’s drill and exercise program and oversees after-action reports for accountability and readiness.
Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with the district’s mission and values.
Champion internal systems modernization efforts
Track and monitor the Council of Great City Schools KPIs
Safe, reliable, and equitable operational systems in every school
Timely delivery of services that protect instructional time
Transparent management of grants and federal & state funds
Cross-functional integration with other district departments
95%+ on-time service delivery
100% compliance with all regulatory, audit, and safety requirements
Documented evidence of equitable service access across schools
Quarterly monitoring confirms alignment of safety initiatives to literacy, numeracy, and postsecondary goals
Year-over-year increases in principal, staff, and student satisfaction with safety programs and services
Associate’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency management, public safety, incident response, operations coordination, or related work involving planning, training, or emergency operations.
Other: Standard Response Protocols/Standard Reunification Method
High-Quality Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
Training, Drills, and Exercises
Severe Weather
Incident Command IS: (100.c, 200.c, 360, 362.a., 366.a, 368, 700.b, 906, 907)
All above training must be completed with one year of hiring, subject to course availability
Other: Standard Response Protocols/Standard Reunification Method
High-Quality Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
Training, Drills, and Exercises
Severe Weather
Incident Command IS: (100.c, 200.c, 360, 362.a., 366.a, 368, 700.b, 906, 907)
All above training must be completed with one year of hiring, subject to course availability
Experience supporting or coordinating incident response, drills, training, or emergency planning in a school district, municipality, university, or similar operational environment.
Knowledge of FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) structure.
Familiarity with district or municipal emergency plans, hazard mitigation, continuity planning, and crisis communications.
Understanding of school safety-related laws, policies, and emergency procedures (e.g., severe weather, lockdown/lockout, evacuation, fires, reunification).
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local emergency management regulations, including Oklahoma school safety requirements.
Proficiency with emergency notification systems, communication platforms, and basic incident management technologies.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze emergency management data and produce clear written reports.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
FEMA IC/S/NIMS courses required or obtained within 6 months:
ICS-100, IC/S-200, IS-700, IS-800
Familiarity with maintenance workflows, HVAC systems, transportation logistics, or custodial operations.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as SchoolDude, FMX, AssetWorks, or similar.
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages.
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, walk, reach and climb stairs.
Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
Emergency Management Officer Position Summary
The Emergency Management Coordinator supports the Safety & Emergency Management Department in developing, maintaining, and implementing district-wide emergency preparedness initiatives. This position plays a key role in ensuring the district’s readiness to respond to and recover from emergencies by assisting with the coordination and continual improvement of the District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and school-specific Emergency Response Guides. This position performs a wide range of technical and administrative duties, including planning, training, and executing safety workshops and emergency drills. Essential Duties
Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure)
Plans, organizes, and conducts emergency training workshops and drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the district’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Assists campuses in maintaining compliance with district policies and the Oklahoma Education Code, supporting safe learning environments.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to the School Board and partnering districts to enhance emergency preparedness in educational settings.
Great People (Talent Management)
Partners with the Director of Security & Emergency Management to develop and deliver district-wide safety and security training programs.
Trains with district emergency mission partners during the summer months to build collaborative emergency response capacity.
Provides training and support to first responders, parents, volunteer agencies, and other community stakeholders involved in emergency management.
Great Culture (Systems Leaders)
Maintains a records management system to track and analyze incidents related to self-harm, school threats, and suspicious activity.
Assists the School Resource Officer(s) in investigations of illegal or suspicious activities to ensure a safe and equitable school environment.
Supports community-wide emergency management efforts through consultation and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Great Systems (Support & Accountability)
Maintains data systems and equipment for OKCPS’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Coordinates with the Oklahoma City Regional Multi-agency Coordination Center (RMACC), and the Oklahoma State Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Coordinates with the district technology department to support automated emergency management systems critical for response and recovery.
Assists the district IT Department in developing and maintaining IT infrastructure to enhance safety and security operations.
Collects and analyzes district-wide safety and security data for reporting and continuous improvement.
Manages the district’s drill and exercise program and oversees after-action reports for accountability and readiness.
Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with the district’s mission and values.
Key Focus Areas
Champion internal systems modernization efforts
Track and monitor the Council of Great City Schools KPIs
Safe, reliable, and equitable operational systems in every school
Timely delivery of services that protect instructional time
Transparent management of grants and federal & state funds
Cross-functional integration with other district departments
Performance Indicators
95%+ on-time service delivery
100% compliance with all regulatory, audit, and safety requirements
Documented evidence of equitable service access across schools
Quarterly monitoring confirms alignment of safety initiatives to literacy, numeracy, and postsecondary goals
Year-over-year increases in principal, staff, and student satisfaction with safety programs and services
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities)
Associate’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency management, public safety, incident response, operations coordination, or related work involving planning, training, or emergency operations.
Other: Standard Response Protocols/Standard Reunification Method
High-Quality Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
Training, Drills, and Exercises
Severe Weather
Incident Command IS: (100.c, 200.c, 360, 362.a., 366.a, 368, 700.b, 906, 907)
All above training must be completed with one year of hiring, subject to course availability
*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with maintenance workflows, HVAC systems, transportation logistics, or custodial operations.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as SchoolDude, FMX, AssetWorks, or similar.
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, walk, reach and climb stairs.
Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
Work Environment: Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.
Reports To: Director of Safety & Emergency Management FSLA Status: Exempt Compensation: Schedule 807 Work Days: 242 FTE: 100 This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
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