Security and Safety Trainer

Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security and Safety Trainer develops, delivers, and continuously improves training programs for Newfields’ Security department and the broader organization. The role serves as the institution’s primary safety compliance officer, supporting compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and emergency preparedness requirements. It oversees training for new and existing Security staff and contributes to institution-wide safety education, including emergency action planning, hazard communication, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance. The position works with department leaders, the Safety Committee, Facilities, and Human Resources to promote safety and preparedness across campus. It also supports daily security operations as needed and adjusts scheduled hours to operational needs.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop training materials, deliver engaging instruction, and prepare accurate incident reports and compliance documentation.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, hazard communication, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and risk mitigation.
Ability to identify hazards, assess compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support safety audits and inspections.
Knowledge of incident response, emergency action planning, business continuity, security awareness, and employee safety training.
Ability to analyze incident trends, apply de-escalation techniques, and adapt to changing situations and emerging risks.
Experience maintaining training records, compliance documentation, and audit-ready reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and in learning management systems or training record platforms.
Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate training data, incident statistics, and performance metrics to improve training effectiveness.
Associate’s degree required; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
Three to five years of experience in security operations, workplace safety, training delivery, or a related field required.
Current First Aid, CPR/AED, and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications required, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Training and Development, or a related field.
Experience in a museum, cultural institution, event venue, or other public-facing environment.
Safety management or compliance coordination experience.
OSHA Outreach Trainer, Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or comparable certifications.
Experience leading or supervising a team of 10 or more employees.

Responsibilities

Deliver role-specific training for Security staff, including Security Rovers, Safety Associates, and seasonal personnel.
Facilitate Security new-hire orientation, covering hands-on scenarios, campus orientation, post and access control procedures, emergency response, and customer service expectations.
Develop and deliver ongoing Security in-service training, including recertification, skills refreshers, scenario-based exercises, and policy and procedure updates.
Provide festival security training before major campus events, including Harvest Nights and Winterlights.
Present security expectations and safety awareness during institution-wide new-hire orientation and support other department onboarding initiatives as requested.
Lead institution-wide safety training, including OSHA compliance, First Aid and CPR certification, hazard communication, fire safety, workplace violence prevention, and other legally required topics.
Oversee campus safety compliance, hazard identification, corrective action tracking, and safety program documentation.
Support development, maintenance, and training for the Emergency Operations Plan, including tabletop exercises, evacuation and shelter-in-place drills, and mass notification activation protocols.
Conduct and coordinate campus safety walkthroughs and inspections; identify hazards and compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Facilitate TSA training and annual reviews of staff egress and ingress procedures.
Support and participate in the Newfields Safety Committee.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready training records and compliance documentation, including safety logs, incident reports, completion records, inspection reports, and regulatory correspondence.
Assist with internal and external compliance audits and inspections.
Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, complete documentation, identify root causes, and recommend corrective or preventative actions while maintaining confidentiality.
Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies, including law enforcement, fire authorities, and regulatory bodies, on safety, security, response, and preparedness matters.
Maintain knowledge of security trends, safety regulations, and museum and venue security practices through professional development, conferences, continuing education, and required Newfields University courses.
Support daily security operations as needed.
Adjust scheduled hours as operational needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.