Life Safety Specialist – Corrections

Colorado Department of Corrections; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Health and dental plans

Disability coverage

11 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a Life Safety Coordinator in Canon City, CO to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs ensuring compliance with fire codes and hazardous materials regulations. You will monitor facility safety, train staff, and lead drills to protect staff and inmates.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in risk management, and the ability to manage complex safety programs across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional work experience in a risk management, occupational health, life safety field, or professional experience with code enforcement with a municipality.
• Experience must include inspections and staff training.
• Education substitutions may apply; a master’s/doctorate may substitute for certain experience.
• Knowledge of safety standards, codes, and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures staff have access to, are trained to, and understand the facility emergency plan.
• Provide annual updates to fire prevention and hazardous materials.
• Create lesson plans and instruct on fire work safety, hazardous materials, suppression equipment, officer survival techniques, and first aid.
• Assesses facility needs and compiles budget requests for equipment and supplies for the safety program.
• Monitors compliance with standards and codes across the facility.
• Conducts fire/evacuation drills and checks equipment.
• Advises management on inspection results and facility needs.
• Reviews construction plans for life-safety issues.
• Schedules inspections for hazardous conditions relating to fire and safety.

Skills

Risk management

Life safety

Inspections

Staff training

Emergency planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a Life Safety Coordinator in Canon City, CO to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs ensuring compliance with fire codes and hazardous materials regulations. You will monitor facility safety, train staff, and lead drills to protect staff and inmates.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in risk management, and the ability to manage complex safety programs across multiple facilities.