Safety Officer

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The Safety Officer is responsible for the management of the center safety program, security and fire protection, tort claims, and significant incidents, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as government and management directives. The role involves developing and implementing safety policies, conducting training, performing inspections, and acting as a liaison with external safety and fire officials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three years experience in safety or related field
Familiar with standard safety concepts, practices, and procedures required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred
Knowledge of building security systems, maintenance, emergency evacuation, building codes and OSHA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the safety & security manager in developing new and revised policies and procedures affecting safety and security; coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center objectives relating to the safety and security program
Serve as liaison between center and immediate community in safety matters; assist in developing and maintaining the center’s master safety plan to include risk assessment, safety and emergency disaster plans
Develop and implement orientation and in-service training programs for staff and students to ensure that safety policies are followed; conduct monthly safety committee meeting, and all staff training
Ensure fire extinguishers are available in required locations and in working condition at all times
Provide fire and safety procedures and literature to staff and students; conduct training for staff on OSHA standards
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 matters and conduct safety related investigations; conduct preventive fire and safety inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards; initiate corrective actions; work with the human resources specialists and trainer to create an effective worker’s compensation and safety awareness program
Act as liaison to federal, state and local safety and fire officials as well as local industrial safety managers
Assist in the development of community linkages in the areas of safety
Oversee and represent the center at quarterly environmental inspections
Coordinate fire drills and serve as liaison to the area fire departments
Provide safety tools to departments as needed; inspect classrooms, offices, dorms, cafeteria and other center buildings
Communicate closely with transportation coordinator, food services manager and facilities maintenance staff on issues of safety
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment
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 students and property; adhere to safety practices
Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn