Community Engagement Analyst

Community Engagement Analyst

Company:
Liberty University

Job Location:
Lynchburg, 24502

Category:
Police and Public Safety

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number: R0010516

The Liberty University Community Engagement Analyst will serve as a key member of the Emergency Management & Community Engagement Team. The Community Engagement Analyst will assist the Senior Community Engagement Analyst with the Liberty University All Hazard Emergency Management & Community Engagement Programs. Specifically, the Community Engagement Analyst is responsible for technical and administrative duties that help support the development of strategic plans and program documents such as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Active Shooter Response, Refuse to Be a Victim Trainings and new student and parent information and orientation sessions. This also includes Global Travel planning/briefing/training of any group traveling away from the university, both domestic and overseas. Policies and procedures, drawing upon technical insight and understanding in related technical disciplines. The Community Engagement Analyst must be able to act independently or as a member of a team to develop strategic and operational plans, functional and incident specific plans, guidance, policies, and job aides. The Community Engagement Analyst will also facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purposes of educating the Liberty University community.

The Community Engagement Analyst is tasked with the planning and administration of programs to protect the Liberty University population, protect Liberty University resources, minimize the effects of disasters, and preserve the continuity of Liberty University operations. The Community Engagement Analyst will have extensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding emergency services, disaster response, recovery and mitigation as well as extensive knowledge of planning, development, implementation and assessment of emergency management and community engagement programs and response strategies relative to both natural and manmade disasters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. CPTED Sight Surveys, Emergency Action Planning, Development, and Implementation and ability to develop training programs (Active Shooter; Refuse to be a Victim; Flames Self Defense, etc....), to enhance student, staff, faculty and visitor's safety. Crime Prevention training, to include LU Serve, LU Send and Study Abroad Global Travel locations.
2. Evaluate and make recommendations on all emergency management & community engagement organization and procedures, to include Global Travel.
3. Provide support and project management for assigned community engagement surveys, training, orientations and projects, which include Global Travel.
4. Assist in scheduling, coordination, and documentation of all emergency management & community engagement training.
5. Provide Instruction to the Liberty University Community about emergency preparedness and crime prevention, active shooter, Global Travel threat assessment and personal safety.
6. Continuously evaluate and update all Liberty University preparedness and ensure relevant training is being provided and emergency action plans are in accordance with established guidelines.
7. Prepare a variety of reports related to the Liberty University All Hazard Emergency Management and Community Engagement Program.
8. Participate in table-top and functional exercises with Emergency Management to test effectiveness of emergency action plans as appropriate and assist with training as needed.
9. Promote the All Hazard Emergency Management Program, Crime Prevention and individual safety through outreach and presentations.
10. Other functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Senior Community Engagement Analyst, the Director of Emergency Management & Community Engagement, Executive Director or Vice President of Security & Public Safety.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelors / Master's Degree
• Current first aid and CPR certifications.
• DCJS Crime Prevention Specialist Certification or must obtain within (1) year of employment
• CPTED Professional Designation or must obtain within (1) year of employment
• International CPTED Certification or must obtain within (2) years of employment
• A minimum of two (2) years in emergency services, public safety (police or security), or emergency management.
• Ability to work under considerable pressure and stress in emergency situations.
• Ability to research, write and administer grants.
• Certified in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) or must obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Certified in Incident Command System (ICS) or can obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Certified IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800, or within (6) months of employment.
• Certified ICS 300, ICS 400, or must obtain within (1) year of employment.
• A clear and solid record of performance.
• Have no convictions for felonies or crimes of moral turpitude.
• Have no recent or prolonged use of Marijuana.
• Have no possession of any illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc.
• Be able to pass random drug testing to maintain employment.
• Does not smoke or use any tobacco products.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with the public.

Time Type
Full time

Location
Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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