Safety Manager in Victoria, Texas at DIOCESE OF VICTORIA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for comprehensive safety,

security, and risk management programs across the geographic footprint of the Diocese of Victoria.

This mission-minded professional ensures that parishes, schools, and diocesan facilities remain safe

and welcoming environments, protecting the Church’s mission so that every person can encounter the

love of Jesus in a secure environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Oversight: Develops and manages diocesan-wide security programs, including highlevel

oversight of Guardian/Marshal programs where applicable.

• Emergency Planning: Establishes standards for active threat response, natural disasters, and

environmental hazard preparedness.

• Event Security: Provides consultation and approval for security staffing and emergency plans

for major diocesan gatherings and high-attendance athletic events.

• Training & Liaison: Develops and delivers comprehensive safety training for clergy and staff;

acts as the primary liaison for local law enforcement (e.g., School Resource Officers (SROs),

Police and Sheriff).

• Target Hardening: Collaborates with facilities teams to mitigate physical vulnerabilities and

monitors safety data for continuous improvement.

• Physical Security Audits: Conducts regular on-site risk assessments of and safety inspections

of all diocesan properties to ensure compliance with established security policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel: Ability to travel frequently throughout the geographic footprint of the Diocese; must

possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Mobility: Must be able to perform physical inspections of all diocesan properties, including

navigating multi-story buildings, uneven surfaces, and active project or construction sites.

• Physical: Occasional lifting and moving of safety/training equipment (up to 50 lbs.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or

a related field, required.

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in safety/security; Law Enforcement

background preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to evaluate SRO and Guardian/Marshal performance; strong

working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

• Certifications (Preferred): TCOLE, License to Carry (LTC), or professional management

certifications such as CPP or CSP.