FIRE & SAFETY MANAGER

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; South Bay, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a Safety and Loss Prevention professional in Florida to lead safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a team across facilities. The role requires developing procedures, conducting inspections, and coordinating emergency response initiatives.

You will train staff, oversee hazardous materials handling, and ensure OSHA and NFPA standards are maintained. This position offers a demanding, impact-driven environment with 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules and site plans.
• Must be able to write reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety procedures for employees and facilities.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement changes.
• Provide ongoing safety training for staff and inmates/detainees/patients/residents.
• Train and mentor safety staff and participate in audits at other GEO facilities.
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous chemicals and MSDS compliance.
• Maintain sanitation, air quality, noise, and lighting standards.
• Test fire protection systems and equipment per NFPA/client regulations.
• Develop Emergency Plans and conduct simulations annually.
• Coordinate with emergency responders and FEMA guidelines.
• Conduct fire drills and safety committee meetings.
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs and review construction/repair activities for compliance.
• Be on-call 24/7 for emergencies.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

NFPA knowledge

Computer skills

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational/industrial health and safety

Job description

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

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

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:

Minimum Requirements

• 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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