Public Safety Liaison (Los Angeles, CA)

About the position Crisis24 is a global, AI-enhanced provider of travel risk management, mass communications, critical event management, crisis-security consulting, personal protection solutions and global medical concierge capabilities, allowing prominent organizations, disruptive brands and influential people to operate with confidence in an uncertain world. At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge. More information is available at www.crisis24.garda.com Job Summary: This role directly serves as a critical bridge between autonomous vehicle (AV) operations and the municipal emergency management community. Success in this position strengthens partnerships, enhances public safety outcomes and reduces risk during emergency and event interactions. As a Public Safety Liaison, you will be responsible for fostering trust and collaboration between corporations, emergency management and public safety agencies. This role will require both proactive and reactive functions to ensure effective engagement, training, and emergency management. An effective Public Safety Liaison will enhance preparedness and improve coordination across multiple organizations including local emergency management, traffic management authorities, and airports. During disasters or very large special events, the role will work directly with the local jurisdiction’s emergency management to facilitate information exchange, operational decon coordination, resource coordination, and public messaging synchronization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom, field-based, and virtual training sessions on emergency preparedness, incident response, crisis management, and recovery operations as it relates to autonomously driven vehicles.
• Conduct drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale simulations to assess readiness and identify improvement areas.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in emergency management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emergency preparedness into organizational operations
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal emergency management regulations and standards.
• Support real-world incident response when required, providing guidance and coordination as needed.
• Educate public safety agencies on how emerging transportation technologies operate, how they respond during emergency situations, and the best practices for safe and effective interaction.
• Work closely with municipal public safety officials to ensure the safe introduction of emerging transportation technology.
• Build trust, enhance safety and foster collaboration.
• Apply a technical understanding of new transportation technologies to support incident response and provide clear, concise information to emergency management personnel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in emergency management, public safety, or disaster response.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with risk assessment, hazard mitigation planning, and continuity of operations (COOP)
• Experience with EOC exercises (tabletop, functional, full-scale)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• FEMA Independent Study Incident Command System 100; Introduction to the Incident Command System
• FEMA Independent Study Incident Command System 200; Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• FEMA Incident Command System 300; Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• FEMA 700; An Introduction to the National Incident Management System