What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC?
Classification • Exempt
Reports To • Center Director
Safety Coordinator
Full-time • $47,840 annually – Bi-weekly pay
Location • Dayton, Ohio
Schedule • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(One late shift required weekly: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to ensure a secure, compliant, and well-prepared campus environment for students and staff at the Dayton Job Corps Center. This position plays a key role in campus safety oversight, emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and creating a culture of awareness and prevention.
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in:
• Safety, security, or emergency response
• Firefighting, law enforcement, or military service
• Occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
• Working with youth or young adults
• Conducting inspections, audits, or training
• Managing safety programs, compliance, and reporting
The Safety Coordinator works closely with the Center Director, Career Technical Training (CTT) teams, Work-Based Learning, and other center departments to maintain a safe and healthy environment and ensure adherence to Job Corps safety standards.
This is an on-site, student-facing position requiring attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to model professionalism and accountability.
What You’ll Do
Safety, Emergency Response & Inspections
• Test fire and intrusion alarms and report malfunctions.
• Develop and maintain the Center OSH Safety Plan and Emergency & Disaster Plan.
• Conduct the annual risk assessment and report findings in the Abatement Tracking System using Asset Essentials.
• Perform weekly safety inspections of all CTT, CTST, academic, and on-campus activity areas.
• Conduct Work-Based Learning site inspections and report findings to leadership.
• Perform periodic fire drills, safety audits, and spot checks; recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to fire alarms, assist in emergency response, and reset alarm systems.
• Patrol buildings and grounds to check doors, windows, lighting, locks, equipment, and emergency systems.
• Identify and report environmental health and safety hazards.
Training, Culture & Collaboration
• Develop and implement safety training for staff and students.
• Provide fire-protection and emergency-preparedness training.
• Inform staff and students of unsafe conditions or practices.
• Collaborate with center departments on safety initiatives and compliance.
• Model, mentor, and reinforce positive center culture.
Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain logs of findings and corrective actions.
• Act as a responsible custodian of center property.
• Report violations of policy or unethical behavior.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce waste.
• Maintain a minimum score of 75% or higher on the employee scorecard.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or industrial hygiene may substitute for experience.
Experience
• One year of experience in safety/security, firefighting, law enforcement, or military preferred.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Skills & Abilities
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to model and support Career Success Standards (CSS).
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend corrective action.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and reliability.
Eligibility Requirements
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (if driving is required).
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the U.S.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Additional Information
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be adjusted as needed. Employees will be notified of any changes.
Dynamic Workforce Solutions values diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a wide range of experiences strengthens our work and our impact. We strive to provide equal access to opportunities, information, and support for all team members and the communities we serve.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
• Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $47,840