FIRE & SAFETY MANAGER

The GEO Group, Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Descrizione del lavoro

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Safety Professional to lead safety and loss prevention programs across facilities. You will ensure compliance with current safety regulations and advise management on safety topics.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, conducting inspections, and delivering staff training to uphold a safe environment for employees, inmates, and visitors. Minimum requirements include a relevant bachelor's degree, OSHA/NFPA knowledge, and the ability to read complex

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree with training in occupational/industrial health and safety; 2 years in a correctional safety role or 5 years in related safety field.
• Certification in fire and safety within 2 years of starting.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and NFPA laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and site plans.

Mansioni

• Develop safety procedures for employees, inmates, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement changes.
• Provide ongoing safety training for staff and residents.
• Lead compliance audits and safety programs across facilities.
• Maintain OSHA logs and safety records; ensure PPE usage and hygiene standards.

Conoscenze

OSHA NFPA knowledge

Computer skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in safety/related field

Strumenti

MS Office

Safety management software

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Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

About

You will be responsible for safety and loss prevention programs, ensuring compliance with current safety regulations and advising management about these topics. Your functions will include to:

• Develop safety procedures for employees, inmates/detainees/patients/residents, contractors/visitors.
• Conduct safety inspections; recommend and implement relevant changes
• Provide ongoing safety training for all staff and inmates, detainees, patients, and residents.
• Train and mentor Fire and Safety staff; take part in compliance audits at other GEO facilities.
• Control the use of hazardous chemicals; ensure Monitors Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) compliance.
• Evaluate needs and monitor usage/effectiveness of personal protective equipment.
• Establish and control sanitation/hygiene standards, air quality, noise-level, and lighting compliance.
• Ensure fire protection systems and safety equipment are tested regularly as required by insurers, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or client regulations.
• Develop an Emergency Plan and conduct at least one simulation per year.
• Serve as the operational liaison with community emergency responders.
• Adopt Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command guidelines.
• Conduct scheduled fire drills across all shifts and monthly safety committee meetings.
• Investigate accidents or near accidents - including reports and recommended changes.
• Ensure the accuracy of the accident recording system or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) log.
• Review construction/contracted repair activities to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Be on-call 24/7 for emergencies.

Qualifications

Competencies Required

Minimum Requirements

If you enjoy working both in a diverse team or independently, have extensive knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations (including OSHA and NFPA), as well as strong computer skills, and if understanding documents such as site plans and procedure manuals is a breeze for you, keep reading! Apply if you meet the following:

• Bachelor's degree supplemented by training or education in the principles of occupational/industrial health and safety and two (2) years of experience in a correctional safety role or five (5) years of work experience in the military or other industry involving fire safety, occupational health or loss prevention. (A combination of education and work experience may be taken into consideration based on management’s discretion.)
• Certification in fire and safety procedures within two (2) years of entering position.
• Extensive knowledge of appropriate local, state and federal health and safety laws and regulations including OSHA and NFPA.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, site plans and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: lift or carry up to 20 lbs.; bend or stoop; reach above shoulder level; walk, stand, sit.
• Occasionally: lift or carry up to 60 lbs.; push or pull up to 60 lbs.; drive automatic equipment vehicles; work with machinery; climb; work in extreme temperatures.

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