Site Safety Specialist

Securitas Security Services•Carpinteria, CA

About The Position

The Safety Manager supports development and monitoring of the Company safety programs to minimize and eliminate events caused by unsafe acts. This position is responsible for working with all employment levels to identify, analyze, and resolve safety issues, and to address differences between the company safety programs and local, client site programs.

Requirements

Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
Must have a reliable means of transportation.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to acquire and maintain any specific special clearances/access requirements
Must be able to travel frequently
Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
Must have at least eight years of experience in the fields of Industrial Safety and /or Human Performance. Industrial safety completion of OSHA Levels I and II and /or 30 hours of Human Performance/INPO training or equivalent is desired.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education
Must have at least four years of experience in the field dealing with MTSA and CFATS regulated facilities.
Knowledge of security operations and human performance procedures
Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
Ability to communicate through written and verbal methods in a professional manner
Ability to read and understand Federal and State governmental regulation requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with all levels of client organizations
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to organizational changes
Excellent time management and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills including Microsoft applications
Ability to establish and build rapport with new personnel and clients

Responsibilities

Conduct site safety assessments for new contracts, or whenever new requests for service provision are submitted by the client.
Develop and assist in the implementation of the client’s site safety program as related to officer assigned roles and responsibilities, and Securitas site specific safety programs including the site specific Injury Illness Prevention Program and Heat Illness Prevention Program and Post Orders
Assist in development and implementation of safety training programs for Securitas employees
Assist with accident and injury investigation, to include: determination of root cause, OSHA classification/recordability, safety precautions to prevent future similar incidents and to work with client to address and remove identified safety concerns in the workplace as related to officer assigned roles and responsibilities
Conduct site visits for the purpose of safety field observations.
Interact with the security force in a manner which enhances and improves safety performance, morale and skills.
Enforce and comply with all Securitas policies, Federal & State Regulations, and Client programs
Assist in resolving safety concerns in a competent and responsive manner to foster and create a Safety Conscious Work Environment supportive of positive, honest, and open exchange of ideas and differing opinions
Assist with the development of Company safety goals
Other duties as assigned