Fire & Safety Program Leader

The GEO Group, Inc.; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Safety professional to lead and coordinate safety and loss prevention programs at our facilities in California. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and regulatory standards while developing training and procedures for staff, inmates, and contractors.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, PPE management, and emergency planning. A R.O.I. mindset and the ability to work across teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety with two years of related experience.
• Fire and safety certification within two years of entering position.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and NFPA health and safety regulations.
• Ability to read safety rules, site plans and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety procedures for employees, inmates, contractors and visitors.
• Conduct safety inspections; recommend and implement changes.
• Provide ongoing safety training for staff and inmates, detainees, patients, and residents.
• Train and mentor Fire and Safety staff; participate in audits at GEO facilities.
• Control the use of hazardous chemicals and MSDS compliance.
• Evaluate needs and monitor PPE usage and effectiveness.
• Establish and control sanitation, air quality, lighting and noise standards.
• Test fire protection systems and safety equipment per NFPA/client regs.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

NFPA knowledge

Computer skills

Safety training

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety

Fire and safety certification

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Safety professional to lead and coordinate safety and loss prevention programs at our facilities in California. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and regulatory standards while developing training and procedures for staff, inmates, and contractors.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, PPE management, and emergency planning. A R.O.I. mindset and the ability to work across teams are essential for success.