Manager, Fire and Safety

MTC Corrections•Quincy, FL

24d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to deputy warden, operations. Responsible for the facility fire and safety program in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives. Gadsden Correctional Facility is a gender responsive, trauma informed female facility. Your responsibilities will include the application of gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female offenders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year experience in risk management or a related field (e.g., loss control, workers’ compensation, occupational safety or industrial hygiene).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage programs and conduct monthly inspections of all areas of the facility to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, ACA standards, and Environmental Health and Safety Manual requirements.
Develops and maintains accurate files and records for the facility relating to all aspects of the agency safety, environmental health, risk management, worker’s compensation, and ACA accreditation program.
Prepare evaluative reports; recommend improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies; and prepare responses to requests for information related to unit operations and activities.
Ensure adequate fire protection services are provided and available to the facility.
Perform fire inspections and testing of equipment on a frequent scheduled basis at various times or different shifts.
Arrange annual inspections by local or state fire officials or other qualified person or entity.
Ensure availability of fire hoses or extinguishers at appropriate locations throughout the facility.
Establish, manage and monitor safety training programs for facility staff members and offenders on the facility.
Develop and maintain a system for review of and compliance with safety and fire prevention standards and training.
Assists administration during situations that pose an imminent threat of death or serious injury; assists in implementing appropriate corrective action; and prepares reports and maintains contact with other departments and staff.