Corrections Safety & Health Leader

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

The role requires advanced education in safety or related fields or substantial qualifying experience, with emphasis on safety program development, mishap investigation, and staff training. Growth within federal safety programs is available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education for GS-11.
• Graduate Education: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene or related fields with at least 24 semester hours in related disciplines.
• GS-12 requires specialized experience; no substitution for education.
• Combination of Education and Experience may apply for GS-11 eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and safety representatives on appropriate safety and occupational health measures.
• Prepare and revise safety instructions and guides relevant to current or planned operations.
• Investigate mishaps, collect statements, photograph scenes, and document findings with corrective recommendations.
• Train workers, supervisors, managers, and safety personnel in safety and occupational health subjects.

Skills

Safety program management

Mishap investigation

Safety training delivery

Developing safety directives

Verbal/written communication

Education

Ph.D. or 3 graduate years for GS-11

Graduate study in safety/occupational health (24 sem hrs)

No substitution for GS-12 education for experience

Combination of Education and Experience allowed

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

The role requires advanced education in safety or related fields or substantial qualifying experience, with emphasis on safety program development, mishap investigation, and staff training. Growth within federal safety programs is available.