El Paso Water · 13 hours ago
Utility Chief Safety, Security and Emergency Response Officer
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ years expEl Paso Water is responsible for providing water services to the community, and they are seeking a Utility Chief Safety, Security and Emergency Response Officer. This role involves directing and overseeing safety, security, and emergency response strategies to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Service IndustryWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Act as principal security, safety, and emergency response advisor, and primary incident command authority with emergency reporting responsibilities to executive management
Ensure coordination between safety, security, cybersecurity, and emergency response functions
Develop and implement security and emergency response policies, processes procedures, and controls to ensure the integrity of Utility operations and critical infrastructure
Develop a comprehensive, proactive strategy to identify high priority vulnerabilities and improve the overall security and emergency response for the Utility
Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for the Utility’s enterprise-wide occupational safety programs
Ensure development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and internal controls
Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture through leadership engagement and accountability
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional development
Provide oversight of security, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and performance management to ensure effective risk mitigation and operational continuity
Direct, review and oversee security controls including internal verification and criminal history record checks, access points and identification badge processes
Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and incidents, ensuring timely response, escalation, and resolution
Oversee, respond and resolve emergency response situations, security breaches, threats, complaints or inquiries
Stay current with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively identify areas for improvement and innovation
Stay up to date on new legislation, trends, and innovations
Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations, including TCEQ requirements
Establish, implement, and administer key performance indicators, metrics, and priorities
Prepare, implement, and maintain the Utility’s emergency readiness/preparedness plan in compliance with various local, state and federal requirements
Oversee, develop, implement, coordinate and conduct security, safety and emergency response training and operational drills
Lead the after-action reviews for post emergencies and make recommendations for improvement
Serve as liaison and work closely with the City/County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), government and law enforcement officials
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety, security, cybersecurity and emergency response activities with a focus on incident response and vulnerability assessment with utility supervisory, management, and emergency response staff
Work closely with cybersecurity officer
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to understand their safety and security requirements and provide effective solutions
Oversee budgeting, grant coordination, and departmental representation to support emergency preparedness and recovery
Prepare and oversee the section’s budget, goals and objectives
Research and coordinate with staff to prepare and submit grant applications for disaster assistance, services, equipment, supplies and programs related to mitigation, emergency preparedness and recovery
Represent the department in meetings, presentations, and a wide variety of interactions while building and maintaining successful working relationships with the Public Service Board, executive management, employees, customers, officials, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the public
Conduct research and prepare reports, briefings and presentations
Supervise assigned staff
Schedule, assign, instruct in, guide and check work
Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates
Provide for training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially
Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony
Interview applicants and determine hiring, termination, transfer, discipline, merit increases or other employee status changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Police Science, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in security management, security/criminal investigation, crisis/emergency management, disaster response and planning, or administering safety, risk reduction, or industrial safety programs
Four (4) years of managerial experience
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver's License or equivalent from another state
Company
El Paso Water
El Paso Water specializes in wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, water resources, advanced purification and stormwater services
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Wickersham, MBA
Utility Assistant Chief Information Officer of Automation & Data
Elmer Beeler
Chief Support and Logistics Officer
Recent News
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