Director, Safety/Security & Transportation

Management and Training Corporation•New York, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is proud to operate the South Bronx Job Corps Center in Bronx, NY where our staff provide quality services to local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! You will directly supervise the safety officer, senior security officers, security officers and drivers. You will be responsible for the supervision of center security, fire protection, tort claims and significant incidents in compliance with government and management directives. You will perform and oversee the administrative functions of the security department.

Requirements

An associates degree and two years of related experience working with youth (of which a minimum of one year should be in a supervisory capacity) is necessary.
Directly related youth program experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements on a year-by-year basis.
State security guard certification is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as computer proficiency are all required.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and security activities of the department; serve as liaison between center and immediate community in security, law enforcement and fire agency matters.
Interview, hire, train, discipline and terminate security staff subject to required approval.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and recommend personnel changes.
Review incident reports for completeness, conciseness, proper spelling, and grammar, prior to distribution.
Assist with developing new and revised policies and procedures safety and security.
Supervise the investigation of student and staff accidents; ensure all paperwork is completed.
Provide fire protection, conduct frequent fire drills and inspections of the facility.
Conduct orientation and in service training programs for staff and students to ensure that security policies are followed; assist manager, safety & security with safety training and programs.
Conduct periodic security audits to identify deficiencies and recommend changes.
Provide records and reports of departmental activities upon request by management, insurance underwriters, DOL and other government agencies.
Coordinate with other center staff concerning safety and security matters and conduct security related investigations.
Coordinate searches of students’ rooms and belongings to ensure center health and safety.
Provide for the safety and security of students on center grounds through the direction and monitoring of the mobile advisor staff.
Inspect all center areas for safety of facilities and health violations to identify potential hazards; initiate corrective action.
Ensure fire extinguishers are available in required locations and in working condition at all times.
Assist in developing and implementing the occupational safety and health plan.
Provide fire and safety procedures and literature to staff and students; develop and implement safety training programs for staff and students on the center safety and health plan; conduct training for staff on OSHA standards.
Maintain logs and reports of all employee and student injury/accident reports; investigate serious accidents and make recommendations for prevention.
Coordinate with other center staff concerning safety programs.
Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted in all areas.
Promote safety campaigns on center to reduce accidents.
Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in the trades to comply with OSHA standards. Provide training in proper usage.
Complete accident investigation reports which include a detailed narrative on the incident, injuries, casual factors, and recommendations for corrective action.
Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings. Review accidents since last meeting and identify corrective actions.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.