DPS - HSD - Public Safety Outreach Coordinator

Job Description Pre-employment Testing RequiredPLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Work includes leading outreach efforts for interagency initiatives related to public safety and homeland security in Texas. Facilitates the Texas Homeland Security Council and associated multi-agency working groups focused on homeland security issues impacting Texas. Works to identify potential public safety research needs impacting DPS and Texas. Leads the coordination of projects with state agencies and other stakeholders statewide. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Lead external outreach efforts related to public safety and homeland security in Texas, working with stakeholders to identify emerging homeland security and public safety challenges. 2. Work with the Public Safety Research Coordinator to identify research needs and potential research partners. 3. Facilitate the Texas Homeland Security Council and lead associated working groups to address emerging homeland security and public safety challenges. 4. Lead the coordination of homeland security projects and working groups with other stakeholder state agencies. Manage project activities, monitoring progress, ensuring product quality, and assessing areas for improvement. 5. Lead DPS Homeland Security Division efforts related to the Texas First Responder Advisory Council (TxFRAC). 6. Assist with management of the DPS Homeland Security Division website and public-facing information. 7. Design and conduct special research projects and data collection activities related to emerging homeland security and/or public safety challenges at the direction of HSD and DPS leadership. 8. Conduct legislative analysis related to homeland security and public safety, and track legislative trends. 9. Identify potential homeland security grant opportunities for DPS and support grant application development. 10. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Major or coursework emphasis in Homeland Security, Political Science, or related field is preferred. Experience - Minimum of five (5) years' experience supporting homeland security, public safety, and/ or emergency management, analysis, planning, and research projects or similar efforts, required. Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders preferred. Experience designing and conducting homeland security-related research projects preferred. Strong writing skills is required. Substitution Note: 1 year of education may be substituted for each year of experience required, up to 2 years. Note: 30 semester hours will be considered equivalent to 1 year of education. Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Regulatory knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Technology - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems. Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals. Research and Comprehension - Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner. Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems. Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information. Safety - Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices. Schedule and Travel - Availability for after-hours, and emergency work is required. Travel in-city and surrounding area, statewide and occasional travel out-of-state is required. PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Outdoor and/or Vehicle. Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit. Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity. Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity. Ability to transfer weights of up to ten (10) pounds anticipated for this position. Driving requirements: Occasional (up to 10%) State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: DPS employees who submit application for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.

Created: 2026-03-04