Lisa Erickson
Corbett,Oregon
Summary
Public Safety Chief with 25+ years of experience across law enforcement and K–12 systems. Expertise in strategic planning, budget oversight, policy development, and multi-agency coordination. Proven ability to lead large-scale safety operations, manage complex risk environments, and implement systems that support student and community safety.
Professional with strong focus on safeguarding assets and ensuring safety. Skilled in risk assessment, threat mitigation, and emergency response planning. Valued for collaborative approach, adaptability, and delivering measurable results in high-pressure environments. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Chief / Security Manager
Hillsboro School District
01.2021 - Current
- Direct safety and security operations for 18,500+ students across 40 facilities
- Manage public safety budget; align resources with strategic priorities and risk mitigation
- Lead district-wide safety strategy, including emergency preparedness and system improvements
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols
- Co-manage Facilities & Security operations
- Oversee threat assessment processes in collaboration with regional partners
- Manage SRO program MOUs with Washington County Sheriff's Office and Hillsboro Police Department
- Developed and implemented security protocols to ensure student and staff safety.
Sergeant | Detective | School Resource Officer | Police Officer
Hillsboro Police Department
01.1995 - 01.2021
- Progressed through leadership and investigative roles over a 26-year career
- Sergeant: Supervised patrol operations and a team of ~12 officers
- Team member specialized units: Hostage Negotiations, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse Investigations, Crash Reconstruction
- Built strong school and community partnerships as a School Resource Officer
- Recognized for crisis management, de-escalation, and high-risk incident response
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Southern Oregon State University
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Policy & SOP Development
- Threat Assessment
- Emergency Management
- School Safety Systems
- Interagency Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Training
Certification
- Executive Police License – Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
- Executive Security License – Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Timeline
Public Safety Chief / Security Manager
Hillsboro School District
01.2021 - Current
Sergeant | Detective | School Resource Officer | Police Officer
Hillsboro Police Department
01.1995 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business
Southern Oregon State University