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.
• Acts as Center Director in the absence of the same.
• Acts as trusted advisor to the Center Director and is a member of the senior leadership team.
• 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.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s 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 of experience in 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.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, two-way radio and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• On-call for emergencies or as needed
• Work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
• Exposure to possible confrontations and fights
• Exposure to possible injury or environmental health and safety issues
• Occasionally exposed to variable weather conditions, chemicals, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock