Public Safety Coordinator Officer

Position Overview:

The Municipal Public Safety Coordinator Officer is responsible for assisting the Chief of Police and Director of Municipal Services in the development, implementation, and oversight of programs and policies that enhance the safety and security of the municipality. This position works closely with law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, public works, utility providers and other community stakeholders to coordinate response efforts, assess risks, and maintain public preparedness initiatives. This is a leadership position that requires extensive work in the field working with the city's contracted service provider for traffic incident management and code enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the police chief in developing, evaluating, and updating the municipality's comprehensive public safety and emergency response strategy.

• This position will be in a leadership role for the city's response in the event of a hazardous incident or declared emergency in the city.

• Serve as liaison between the sheriff's office, the city's traffic incident management contractor, city code enforcement, municipal agencies, emergency responders, and community organizations.

• Analyze traffic reports and issue citations as required.

• Serve violators of local laws with notices to appear as directed.

• Assist law enforcement and code enforcement as needed.

• Work as part of a team to coordinate emergency preparedness drills and public safety training programs.

• Monitor and assess potential threats to public safety and recommend actionable solutions.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to public safety and emergency management.

• Support community outreach efforts focused on crime prevention, emergency response education, and safety awareness.

• Analyze data and prepare reports on incident trends and safety improvement measures.

• Manage public safety grant applications and related documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Qualities
IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

• POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification - required and must be maintained.

• CARTS (Center for Analytics, Research in Transportation Safety) certification in crash investigations for data retrieval, reconstruction and analysis is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field preferred. Other certifications may be substituted at the police chief's discretion.

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in public safety, emergency coordination, or municipal operations.

• Strong understanding of public safety practices, local government procedures, and emergency management frameworks.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.

• Certification in Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), or equivalent a plus.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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