Safety/Security Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Center’s Safety and Security Program.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Manages and directs the operation of the Center’s Safety and Security Department.

 Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for safety and security staff.

 Implements and administers Center health, safety, environmental and fire prevention/protection procedures

and policies.

 Performs weekly, monthly, and quarterly environmental inspections.

 Trains Center Staff to use proper procedures in the event of a disaster and/or emergency.

 Develops emergency evacuation plans for all buildings.

 Serves as the contact person for local emergency and disaster officials.

 Conducts Center Safety Committee Meetings on a monthly basis.

 Conducts investigations of accidents, injuries and illnesses with the goal of resolution and reduction of future

occurrences.

 Investigates all staff/student incidents where a crime may have been committed.

 Provides written and oral reports, briefings, or summaries to appropriate staff.

 Establishes liaison and maintains harmonious relations with local law enforcement agencies.

 Manages and administers a departmental budget and works within budgetary constraints.

 Approves requisitions for security equipment, supplies and materials.

 Oversees inventory control and maintenance of security equipment, supplies and materials.

 Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR

policy and procedures.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

 Demonstrated knowledge of management practices; proven ability to lead and support a team

 Ability to understand, control and track direct spending and labor budgets

 Proven ability in developing, implementing and managing safety and security programs

 Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing workplace safety (OSHA) and security

 Ability to conduct risk analysis, threat assessments and protection strategies

 Knowledge of internal investigation processes

 Excellent student and staff interaction skills

 Sound time management, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written

 Proven ability to formulate, develop, implement, and administer policies and procedures related to safety and

security policy.

 Proficient in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. EXPERIENCE:

 Three years experience in military, law enforcement and safety and/or security management. OTHER:

 Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

 Must possess or obtain valid commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement within three months of hire. Acceptable driving record. Water Safety Certification. 

Occupational Safety and Health for Other Federal Agencies (OSHA 600)

Fire Protection and Life Safety 

Machine Guarding Course

Basic Electrical Course