Manager, Fire and Safety

Management and Training Corporation•Panama City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Fire and Safety is responsible for the facility fire and safety program at Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, Florida. The program must comply with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) requirements, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives. This position reports to the Deputy Warden, Operations. The manager oversees inspections, fire protection, training, safety and environmental health records, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The role also involves investigating incidents and hazards, supporting administration during imminent threats, monitoring hazardous materials and personal protective equipment, and recommending prevention measures and improvements. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in risk management or a related field, such as loss control, workers’ compensation, occupational safety, or industrial hygiene.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance after hire.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage programs and conduct monthly facility inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ACA standards, and Environmental Health and Safety Manual requirements.
Develop and maintain accurate facility files and records concerning safety, environmental health, risk management, workers’ compensation, and ACA accreditation.
Prepare evaluative reports, recommend improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies, and respond to requests for information about unit operations and activities.
Ensure adequate fire protection services are provided and available to the facility.
Conduct scheduled fire inspections and equipment testing frequently, at various times or across different shifts.
Arrange annual inspections by local or state fire officials or another qualified person or entity.
Ensure fire hoses and extinguishers are available in appropriate facility locations.
Establish, manage, and monitor safety training programs for facility staff and offenders.
Develop and maintain a system for reviewing and ensuring compliance with safety and fire prevention standards and training.
Assist administration during situations posing an imminent threat of death or serious injury, help implement corrective action, prepare reports, and maintain contact with other departments and staff.
Monitor the control, use, maintenance, and storage of hazardous materials, chemicals, safety equipment, and devices, as well as environmental factors, operating and safety procedures, contamination, and pollution.
Investigate inmate and employee accidents, incidents, near misses, reported hazards, vehicle accidents, fires, lightning and other weather damage, and other conditions affecting health, safety, and welfare; communicate findings to the warden in a timely manner and recommend preventive measures when necessary.
Monitor facility grounds for compliance with OSHA rules and regulations and state and local safety laws.
Educate and monitor employee and inmate workers on use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the Environmental Health and Safety Manual and applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.