Homeland Security Planner (Part-time)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Homeland Security Planner (Part-time)

SALARY:

$28.21 - $36.49

DEPARTMENT:

Emergency Management and Communications

Opening Date:

07/28/2026

Closing Date:

08/11/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, assists in the implementation of projects that support homeland security programs. Develops project plans, coordinates purchases, tracks expenditures, and ensures proper completion of assigned projects. Develops plans, policies and procedures related to prevention of, protection against, responding to, and recovering from acts of terrorism or other significant events. Assists in coordinating and facilitating training and exercise activities. Researches best practices and emerging trends in homeland security.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the implementation of approved homeland security projects. Makes project purchases, tracks expenditures, and prepares all required reports. Ensure projects remain on time and on budget.

Assists department leadership in the development, revision and maintenance of plans, policies and procedures related to prevention of, protection against, response to, and recovery from acts of terrorism or other significant events.

Utilizes various local and regional Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy results and the Statewide Homeland Security Strategy (SHSS) to substantiate recommendations for homeland security initiatives.

Conducts research on best practices and emerging trends in public safety and makes recommendations for programs that support the jurisdiction’s preparedness needs.

Assists department leadership in developing and maintaining a strategic plan for county-wide, multi-disciplinary public safety training and exercises.

Coordinates training and exercises by arranging for instructors, securing training/exercise location sites, providing logistical support, and developing support materials for county-wide public safety training and exercise programs.

Instructs public safety training programs and facilitates public safety exercises as assigned.

Maintains accurate records related to planning, training and exercise activities.

Maintains and updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service training as determined in consultation with department leadership.

Performs support tasks of a confidential nature relating to all areas of emergency management/homeland security including prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience implementing and tracking public safety projects
• One (1) year of experience developing and utilizing plans, policies and procedures to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from significant public safety events.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree or the completion of 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience implementing and tracking significant projects in a state or local emergency management agency

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation issued by the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, or equivalent designation

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and best practices of emergency response and preparedness for significant public safety events
• Local and Regional Homeland Security efforts
• Principles and best practices of specialized emergency response teams
• Principles and best practices of public safety training and exercise programs
• Homeland security grants including the processes and structures in place to support the grant activities and outcomes

Skill in:

• Providing organized support for effective project implementation
• Working effectively in stressful conditions and making responsible decisions appropriate to the scope of the position according to established laws, policies and procedures
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Public speaking to groups

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, local agencies, community partners and the public
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports from such records
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 20 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.