Safety Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in safety, health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, risk management or a closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Three years of professional-level experience in the field of safety, health, industrial hygiene, risk management or environmental quality.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years experience as a Corrections Officer.
• Experience conducting investigations.

Responsibilities

• Briefs the Department Director or designee on safety, health and environmental concerns for the county and user departments.
• Plans, develops, implements, assesses and audits county safety, health and environmental programs.
• Analyzes and audits proposed and current federal, state and local safety and health legislation and regulations and assists in developing county input in the process and implementing regulations as revised.
• Analyzes final safety, health and environmental regulations and statutes and their impact on county departments and operations.
• Provides technical training to county department employees, supervisors and management on topics related to their department's safety, health and environmental issues and programs.
• Develops programs ensuring compliance with federal, state and local safety, health and environmental statutes and regulations.
• Assists county departments in implementing regulations, requirements and best practices and audits departmental compliance.
• Reviews and approves county-wide departmental written health and safety programs and procedures and assists departments in the implementation of health and safety programs.
• Inspects and manages life safety programs and equipment, including associated materials, equipment and proper use.
• Provides operational support for emergency response actions, including fire safety training and disinfection to decontamination of County facilities.
• Maintains, tracks and audits inventory of all keys and padlock combinations, key logs and ensures the safekeeping and storage of keys and repairs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance