Job Description
Join our award-winning municipal team and make a direct impact on El Paso's community safety initiatives. The City of El Paso is urgently seeking a highly motivated Public Safety Coordinator to bridge federal, state, and local emergency response efforts. This critical role offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve in one of America's fastest-growing border communities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with annual step increases
- Generous health/dental/vision insurance
- Pension plan with 100% employer contribution
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response protocols between federal (FEMA), state (TDEM), and local entities
- Develop public safety outreach programs for underserved neighborhoods
- Manage grant applications and compliance for homeland security funding
- Conduct risk assessments for critical infrastructure and public events
- Lead crisis communication during natural disasters or security incidents
- Train municipal staff on emergency preparedness procedures
- Analyze data to optimize resource allocation for public safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field
- 3+ years experience in government/public sector coordination
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certification
- Texas Emergency Management Basic certification
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record
- Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish (required)
- Advanced knowledge of NIMS/ICS protocols
- Experience with emergency response software (e.g., WebEOC)