Safety Professional -- Field

Amerisafe • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our "Excellence Team" based in or near West Palm Beach, Florida. The Field Safety Professional (FSP) at AMERISAFE conducts on-site Loss Control Surveys of both prospective and current policyholders as directed by the Underwriting and Safety departments. Salary is based on experience and education; Field Safety Professionals will participate in the Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) automobile reimbursement program and have the opportunity to earn bonuses upon eligibility. Upon an offer and acceptance of employment with AMERISAFE, you will be required to complete our pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check, a 10-panel drug test and, if applicable, a review of your motor vehicle report. A 10-panel drug test includes amphetamine/methamphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolite (BZE), marijuana metabolite (THCA), methadone, methaqualone, codeine/morphine, phencyclidine, propoxyphene.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in safety or verifiable work experience in safety is required
• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations and recognized safe work practices is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Adequate computer knowledge and typing skills
• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 40 feet tall to inspect elevated work sites
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors in potentially inclement weather
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain (rough, slippery, unlevel)
• Ability to sit/drive for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 Pounds to assess safety of handheld equipment such as chainsaws
• Strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to work independently from home and in the field
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Safety certifications or professional designations are a plus

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage a geographic territory, optimizing efficiency of travel and expenses
• Assess the insurability of prospects or policyholders and provide a detailed report of their work environment
• Assess the current safety program in use by the prospect or policyholder and determine if it is appropriate for the risk based on factors such as the potential for catastrophic loss, size and loss history
• Observe the prospect's or policyholder's work site(s) to determine the existence and proper implementation of appropriate hazard controls relevant to the exposures of the business
• Communicate identified deficiencies and appropriate recommendations to help reduce or eliminate the chance of injury and improve safety
• Select appropriate safety information to assist the prospect or policyholder with recommendation compliance and proactive safety planning
• Conduct safety training and meetings for policyholders' employees as needed
• Schedule work according to the specified priority system and requested due dates of survey assignments
• Meet or exceed department goals as it relates to quality, production and timeliness of report completion
• Travel, as required, via personal vehicle to prospect's or policyholder's place of business, with less than 25% overnight travel required depending on territory and workload
• Complete and return safety surveys electronically

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees