FIRE & SAFETY MANAGER

The GEO Group • Jena, LA

89d

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree supplemented by training or education in the principles of occupational/industrial health and safety and two (2) years of experience in a correctional safety role or five (5) years of work experience in the military or other industry involving fire safety, occupational health or loss prevention.
• Certification in fire and safety procedures within two (2) years of entering position.
• Extensive knowledge of appropriate local, state and federal health and safety laws and regulations including OSHA and NFPA.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, site plans and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety procedures for employees, inmates/detainees/patients/residents, contractors/visitors.
• Conduct safety inspections; recommend and implement relevant changes.
• Provide ongoing safety training for all staff and detainees, patients, and residents.
• Train and mentor Fire and Safety staff; take part in compliance audits at other GEO facilities.
• Control the use of hazardous chemicals; ensure Monitors Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) compliance.
• Evaluate needs and monitor usage/effectiveness of personal protective equipment.
• Establish and control sanitation/hygiene standards, air quality, noise-level, and lighting compliance.
• Ensure fire protection systems and safety equipment are tested regularly as required by insurers, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or client regulations.
• Develop an Emergency Plan and conduct at least one simulation per year.
• Serve as the operational liaison with community emergency responders.
• Adopt Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command guidelines.
• Conduct scheduled fire drills across all shifts and monthly safety committee meetings.
• Investigate accidents or near accidents - including reports and recommended changes.
• Ensure the accuracy of the accident recording system or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) log.
• Review construction/contracted repair activities to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Be on-call 24/7 for emergencies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees