Manager of Safety and Risk Management

Brookgreen Gardens; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a safety and risk management leader to protect staff, volunteers, guests, and property while ensuring a safe, welcoming experience. The Manager of Safety and Risk Management oversees safety operations, supervises staff, coordinates training, and participates in daily safety activities as needed.

The role requires strong judgment, supervisory skills, and a courteous approach with guests and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating safety operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and guest-service mindset.
• Current OSHA certification or willingness to obtain within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Shift Supervisors and oversee staffing, recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance assessments.
• Participate in daily safety operations as a working supervisor when needed.
• Serve as liaison with state authorities and keep management informed of incidents.
• Oversee fire and security systems, monitoring, alarms, and Communications Center operations.
• Maintain and update risk management policies and facilitate Safety Committee meetings.
• Coordinate OSHA-related training and provide annual safety training.
• Maintain AEDs and key control; manage inventories.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

OSHA certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license

Job description

Full-time | Exempt | Reports to the Chief Operations Officer

Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a safety and security professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and a welcoming approach to guest service. This position helps protect our staff, volunteers, guests, collections, and property while supporting a safe and enjoyable experience throughout Brookgreen.

The Manager of Safety and Risk Management leads safety operations, supervises Shift Supervisors, coordinates training and emergency readiness, and oversees security and communications systems. This is an active management role that includes participating in daily safety operations as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise Shift Supervisors and oversee staffing, recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance assessments.
• Participate in daily safety operations as a working supervisor when needed.
• Serve as the principal liaison with the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and keep management informed of unusual conditions or incidents.
• Oversee fire and security systems, property monitoring systems, annual fire alarm testing, and the continuous operation of the Communications Center and radio
• communications.
• Maintain and update risk management policies and facilitate Safety Committee meetings.
• Coordinate OSHA-related training with department managers, conduct first aid training for safety personnel, and provide annual fire extinguisher training for required personnel.
• Maintain key control, annual key inventories, and the care, inventory, and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Coordinate operational security plans for events and oversee the secure transportation of company funds.
• Support natural-area surveillance and enforcement needs.
• Manage staff timekeeping, time-off requests, and holiday coverage.

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial knowledge of security policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated supervisory ability and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification within a reasonable time after employment.
• Knowledge of electronic security and communications systems, or the ability to learn.
• CPR and first aid certification.
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license and the ability to pass a security evaluation.
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to lead effectively during emergencies.
• A courteous, hospitable approach when interacting with guests, staff, and volunteers.

Working Environment and Schedule

This position requires work in indoor and outdoor settings and in all types of weather. Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Preemployment screening including drug screen and background check is required upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brookgreen Gardens is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.