Federal Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Corrections)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Kings (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Specialist) in Kings, New York. The role involves conducting safety and environmental inspections and training staff and inmates in firefighting and occupational safety.

The position supports safety policy adherence, investigations, and the development of safety training programs while upholding correctional security responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required to verify educational requirements.
• Education must be from an accredited college or university.
• Foreign education must be recognized by the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety and environmental inspections of the institution and prepares reports for review.
• Promotes adherence to safety policy and assists in training staff and inmates in firefighting and safety techniques.
• Assist in investigations, obtain witness statements, secure evidence, and prepare factual reports with findings and recommendations.
• Develops and conducts safety training classes for staff and inmates, upholding institutional security responsibilities.

Skills

Safety training

Environmental safety

Firefighting training

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Specialist) in Kings, New York. The role involves conducting safety and environmental inspections and training staff and inmates in firefighting and occupational safety.

The position supports safety policy adherence, investigations, and the development of safety training programs while upholding correctional security responsibilities.