Safety and Security Analyst

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Safety and Security Analyst II to support emergency preparedness and security across 40+ offices statewide. The role involves coordinating drills, implementing security procedures and risk mitigation for over 3000 employees.

Responsibilities include developing continuity plans, conducting safety investigations, and serving as the department-wide point of contact for health and safety issues, with a hybrid telework option.

Qualifications

• 40 hours per week in an office setting.
• Hybrid telework schedule in accordance with DIR policy.
• Experience coordinating emergency preparedness drills and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills, exercises, evacuations and security procedures for DIR facilities.
• Develop, implement and monitor office emergency preparedness policies.
• Lead and support Business Continuity Plan, Business Impact Analysis, and related testing.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety, security and well‑being of the workplace? Do you have a passion for project management and thrive in an environment that allows you to travel to different offices throughout California? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) Safety and Security team is looking for you! As a DIR Safety and Security Analyst, you will help lead and facilitate the Department's Emergency Preparedness and Security efforts for over 3000 employees across 40+ office locations statewide.

Job Description And Duties

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety, security and well‑being of the workplace? Do you have a passion for project management and thrive in an environment that allows you to travel to different offices throughout California? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) Safety and Security team is looking for you! As a DIR Safety and Security Analyst, you will help lead and facilitate the Department's Emergency Preparedness and Security efforts for over 3000 employees across 40+ office locations statewide.

The Safety and Security Unit is responsible for the safety of all buildings, working with local staff, management, property managers and partners in law enforcement, the Office of Emergency Services, CalFire, and other local agencies. In collaboration with other members of the Safety and Security Unit, this role is responsible for coordinating emergency preparedness drills, exercises, evacuations, and developing, implementing, and monitoring office emergency preparedness policies and security procedures.

In this role, the incumbent will coordinate with DIR and building staff in the event of an emergency or natural disaster by working with internal and external subject matter experts to maximize the safety and security of people and property. The Safety and Security Unit independently manages the development and annual submission of the Department’s Business Continuity Plan, Business Impact Analysis, and Business Continuity Checklist to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). They also lead the development, training, and testing of the roles and responsibilities of the Business Continuity Plan.

The Safety and Security Analyst Independently conducts investigations and provides reports for workplace health and safety incidents, accidents, and exposures. They also act as the Department-wide point‑of‑contact for health and safety issues. Additionally, the incumbent independently manages DIR's access badge systems in all state owned and privately leased locations including the installation, removal, maintenance, and modification of access badge systems, card readers, and related equipment in DIR locations. This position offers opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR.

To be considered for this Analyst II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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Working Conditions

• The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting. Air‑conditioned, High‑rise building with elevator access. Cubicle with natural and artificial lighting.
• We offer a hybrid work schedule in accordance to DIR’s telework policy.
• The incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time using a computer and telephone and interaction with coworkers and other stakeholders.

This position is located at: 1416 9th Street; Sacramanto, CA 95814.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications Instructions (Required) No more than two pages with one‑inch margins and size 12 Arial font. Please answer each question in the order as they appear below. Ensure you include the question and corresponding number prior to each of your responses. Resumes and cover letters are not a substitute. Applications received without an SOQ may not be considered.

• Describe a time when you had to respond to a safety or security incident and the steps you took to resolve the issue.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Applications requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Final Filing Date: 9/1/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).