Job description
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Tetra Tech Inc.’s Disaster Recovery division is currently seeking fully remote Site Security Planners to support the State of Iowa’s School Safety Assessment Program. The program includes conducting vulnerability assessments for approximately 1500 schools and over 300 school districts throughout the state. The Planner position reviews plans, and procedures submitted by participating school districts/systems, determines if established standards are exceeded, met, or they fail to meet established standards, and identifies findings and vulnerabilities relative to the active shooter threat to participating public and private schools in Iowa.
Position Roles and Responsibilities:
- Completes school facility assessments prior to onsite security visits.
- Completes district/system assessments as directed.
- Uses the Fulcrum program to access and complete school facility and district/system assessment forms (previous experience using Fulcrum not necessary).
- Conducts research as necessary to find relevant demographic and other data for participating schools and districts/systems.
- Quickly reviews plans and procedures submitted by school districts/systems, as well as the results from onsite security visits, for compliance with established standards.
- Determines findings and vulnerabilities and communicates this effectively in the district/system assessment form.
- Reports on assignment progress daily.
- Tracks hours worked on each task to ensure accurate time keeping.
- Conducts other tasks as assigned to meet project timelines, deliverables, and objectives.
The Required Qualifications for the Security Planner position are:
- Must be available to work for up to 3-months.
- Possess own smartphone, available for all-day use.
- Possess the ability to plan for the vulnerability site assessments of large school campuses including multi-structure sites by phone.
- Possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in law enforcement, homeland security, crime analytics, or another related field.
- Possess (or obtain within 10 business days of start date) certification in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Physical Site Professional, or another related site security certification.
- Possess (or obtain within 10 business days of start date) certification in Incident Command System and National Incident Management System (ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800).
- Possess (or obtain within 10 business days of start date) certification in IS-360 : Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship.
- Maintain awareness of current tactical response operations for active threats through professional development and training.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally.
- Possess excellent customer service skills.
- Possess excellent organizational skills.
- Possess the ability to receive constructive feedback and implement recommendations provided by team leaders.
- Possess the ability to anticipate issues and make sound decisions to adjust accordingly.
- Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies.
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