Manager, Safety/Security & Transportation

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. The Manager, Safety/Security & Transportation directly supervises senior security officers, security officers, and drivers. This role is responsible for overseeing center security, fire protection, tort claims, and significant incidents, ensuring compliance with government and management directives. Additionally, the manager performs and oversees the administrative functions of the security department.

Requirements

Associate's degree and two years related experience working with youth, one year experience which should be in a supervisory capacity
Directly related youth program experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements on a year by year basis
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
Valid driver’s license with an an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises senior security officer, security officers and drivers.
Responsible for the supervision of center security, fire protection, tort claims, and significant incidents in compliance with government and management directives.
Performs and oversees the administrative functions of the security department.
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.