Security and Safety Trainer

Newfields Careers•Indianapolis, IN

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, overseeing adherence to applicable OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and emergency preparedness requirements. It oversees training for new and existing security staff and supports institution-wide safety education, emergency action planning, hazard communication, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance. The position works with department leaders, the Safety Committee, Facilities, Human Resources, and external agencies to foster campus safety and preparedness.

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 for diverse audiences.
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.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing, walking, and sitting, and sensory requirements including sharp vision and keen hearing, taste, and smell.
Ability to remain alert, calm, and composed while performing job duties.

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 department staff, including Security Rovers, Safety Associates, and seasonal personnel.
Facilitate Security department new-hire orientation, including hands-on scenarios, campus orientation, post and access control procedures, emergency response protocols, and customer service expectations.
Develop and deliver ongoing security training, including recertification, skills refreshers, scenario-based exercises, and policy and procedure updates.
Provide festival security training for major campus events, including Harvest Nights and Winterlights, covering event protocols, crowd management, access control, parking and shuttle operations, and emergency response.
Present security expectations and safety awareness content during institution-wide New Hire Orientation and support other department onboarding as requested.
Lead institution-wide safety training on OSHA compliance, First Aid and CPR, hazard communication, fire safety, workplace violence prevention, and other required regulatory topics.
Provide oversight and accountability for 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 protocols.
Conduct and coordinate campus safety walkthroughs and inspections; identify hazards, assess compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, facilitate TSA training, and conduct annual egress and ingress procedure reviews.
Support and participate in the Newfields Safety Committee.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready training and compliance records, including safety logs, incident reports, training completion records, inspection reports, and regulatory correspondence.
Assist with internal and external compliance audits and inspections, ensuring documentation is current, accessible, and consistent with applicable standards.
Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, complete documentation, identify root causes, and recommend corrective or preventive actions; maintain confidentiality of sensitive records.
Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies, including local law enforcement, fire authorities, and regulatory bodies, on safety concerns and response and preparedness efforts.
Maintain current knowledge of security trends, safety regulations, and museum and venue security practices through professional development, conferences, and continuing education; complete required Newfields University courses.
Support daily security operations as needed.
Adjust scheduled hours as operational needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.