Facility Safety Manager - SCI Mercer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Facility Safety Manager at SCI Mercer to lead safety programs, inspections, training, and emergency response coordination. You will ensure incident reporting, fire safety, sanitation, and hazard control across the facility while maintaining compliant documentation and safety plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least one year in safety or related field, and several certifications within five years; the position is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental health, or a related field.
• One year of professional experience in safety, fire prevention, or environmental safety.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Complete safety reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Conduct and oversee fire drills and equipment inspections.
• Coordinate sanitation, housekeeping, and pest control programs.
• Maintain safety records, evacuation logs, and testing schedules.

Skills

Safety program management

Training coordination

Incident reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Facility Safety Manager with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play a key role in maintaining safe conditions and building strong safety procedures at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer. This position gives you the chance to oversee inspections, guide training, and support essential emergency response operations. Your work helps ensure that safety standards are met, risks are reduced, and staff are prepared for any situation. Step into a role where your dedication and knowledge support a secure and well-managed facility.

This position evaluates safety practices, oversees inspections, and maintains essential safety programs to support secure and efficient operations at SCI Mercer. The role requires careful documentation, consistent training, and strong coordination with staff and emergency teams. As a Facility Safety Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Reporting: Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual safety reports, and participate in required inspections
• Fire Preparedness: Conduct fire drills, maintain inspection records, oversee fire equipment requirements, and ensure compliance with standards
• Sanitation Programs: Coordinate sanitation, housekeeping, and pest control programs throughout the facility
• Documentation Management: Maintain safety records, evacuation drill logs, extinguisher testing schedules, inventories, and other required documentation
• Training Coordination: Investigate accidents, lead safety and environmental training, and update fire plans and emergency procedures
• Hazard Control: Oversee recycling, asbestos abatement, hazardous materials programs, and institutional fire investigations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience in an organized accident prevention, fire prevention, environmental safety, or security program, and a bachelor’s degree;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements

• You must obtain Advanced Safety Certification from the National Safety Council within five years.
• You must obtain and maintain a Radiological Safety Officer Certification upon hire.
• You must obtain and maintain a Lead Renovator Certification upon hire.
• You must obtain and maintain an Asbestos Supervisor and Building Inspector Certification upon hire.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be a trained firefighter.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.