Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Preparedness Officer)

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Provides on-site technical advice for emergency operations and is also charged with identifying, developing, and assessing the need for emergency plans. Responsible for coordinating policy development related to emergency preparedness which involves planning and implementing an emergency preparedness program. Responsible for designing training for all emergency teams within the institution, i.e., Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Disturbance Control Team (DCT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Crisis Support Team (CST), and Planning Section Team (PST) to make more effective use of staff resources and improve staff morale, providing a higher degree of proficiency in technical operations and building team spirit. Responsible for developing plans for major and minor mock scenarios and coordinating the training activities. Works closely with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for the exchange of training resources and expertise. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.