Safety & Security Manager - Caprock

Job Description

Position Summary
The Safety, Risk & Security Manager is responsible for leading safety, risk mitigation, and security programs for the Caprock Workforce Community—a large scale, live in housing and hospitality environment operated by Aramark. This role protects residents, employees, visitors, property, and company assets through proactive safety leadership, strong vendor oversight, and effective risk control practices.
This position serves as the primary point of contact for onsite health services (clinic), medical response coordination, and contracted security services, ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations, Aramark standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also functions as a strategic operational partner, supporting occupational safety, environmental compliance, food safety, and emergency response in a 24/7 community environment.
A continuous onsite presence, coaching leaders and employees, and reinforcing a strong safety culture are core expectations of this role.

Job Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management
•    Lead and implement Aramark safety and risk control programs to protect people, property, and assets across the Caprock community.
•    Train and coach managers and employees on safety, security, and risk prevention programs in alignment with Aramark standards.
•    Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and Corporate Safety & Risk Control to enforce Aramark’s SAFE Commitment.
•    Conduct routine safety walks of all community facilities, housing, dining, recreation, and common areas, engaging operational leaders in corrective actions.
•    Lead injury investigations, incident response, and follow up corrective actions to reduce severity and frequency.
•    Manage workers’ compensation claims in partnership with Human Resources, claims administrators, and the onsite medical clinic.
•    Prepare for and manage internal and external safety audits; track and close corrective actions in a timely manner.
Vendor Management – Health Services & Clinic
•    Serve as the primary liaison for the onsite medical clinic and health services providers.
•    Manage vendor performance to ensure clinic operations meet contractual expectations, regulatory standards, and Aramark safety protocols.
•    Coordinate medical response processes, injury care, return to work support, and outbreak or infectious disease response protocols.
•    Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on health related communications, safety education, and employee wellness initiatives.
Vendor Management – Security Services
•    Oversee contracted security providers, ensuring consistent, professional security coverage for the Caprock community.
•    Monitor compliance with security contracts, post orders, incident reporting, and escalation protocols.
•    Partner with Operations and Facilities to manage access control, patrol activities, emergency response, and asset protection.
•    Lead security incident investigations in coordination with Human Resources and community leadership.
•    Ensure alignment between security operations and the resident experience in a live in community setting.
Compliance, Audits & Emergency Response
•    Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, environmental, food safety, and security regulations.
•    Maintain safety documentation, SAFE Briefs, SAFE Observations, investigations, and local safety boards.
•    Accompany corporate, regulatory, or partner inspections and manage corrective action responses.
•    Respond to emergencies in coordination with Facilities, Security, clinic partners, and local emergency services.
•    Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and crisis response protocols appropriate to a large residential community.
Training & Leadership
•    Lead safety, security, and emergency response training for managers and employees.
•    Facilitate community safety meetings and cross functional coordination.
•    Act as a trusted advisor and visible safety leader within the Caprock community.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree required (Environmental Health & Safety, Public Health, Business, or related field preferred).
•    Minimum 2 years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, security, or related fields.
•    Experience managing third party vendors, preferably in healthcare, clinic operations, security, or large scale facilities.
•    Strong working knowledge of incident investigation, workers’ compensation, and corrective action processes.
•    Understanding of severity and frequency metrics and ability to drive improvements.
•    ServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain); OSHA certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship building skills.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
•    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically active environment.
•    Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24/7 community setting.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.