Field Safety Specialist - On-Site Risk & Compliance

AMERISAFE, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERISAFE, based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Field Safety Professional to conduct on-site Loss Control surveys for prospective and current policyholders. The role emphasizes territory management, safety assessments, and recommended hazard controls, with travel required to serve the territory.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong safety knowledge, and effective communication. Candidates should have a safety degree or verifiable safety experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or verifiable work experience in safety is required.
• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices is required.
• Safety certifications or professional designations are a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Adequate computer knowledge and typing skills
• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 40 feet tall to inspect elevated work sites, walk and stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors in potentially inclement weather and traverse difficult terrain
• Strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to work independently from home and in the field
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history and reliable transportation
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the territory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage a geographic territory, optimizing efficiency of travel and expenses
• Assess the insurability of prospects or policyholders and provide a detailed report of their work environment.
• Assess the current safety program in use by the prospect or policyholder and determine if it is appropriate for the risk based on factors such as the potential for catastrophic loss, size and loss history.
• Observe the prospect’s or policyholder’s work site(s) to determine the existence and proper implementation of appropriate hazard controls relevant to the exposures of the business.
• Select appropriate safety information to be provided to the prospect or policyholder to assist them with recommendation compliance and proactive safety planning.
• Assist policyholders by conducting safety training and meetings for their employees as needed.
• Schedule work according to the specified priority system and requested due dates of survey assignments.
• Meet or exceed department goals as it relates to quality, production and timeliness of report completion.
• Travel, as required, via personal vehicle to prospect’s or policyholder’s place of business.
• Complete and return safety surveys electronically

Skills

Safety knowledge

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety

Job description

AMERISAFE, based in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Field Safety Professional to conduct on-site Loss Control surveys for prospective and current policyholders. The role emphasizes territory management, safety assessments, and recommended hazard controls, with travel required to serve the territory.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong safety knowledge, and effective communication. Candidates should have a safety degree or verifiable safety experience, plus a valid driver's license.