Safety and Security Supervisor

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks a Safety and Security Supervisor I to lead the Safety and Security Unit, coordinating emergency drills, security policies, and building safety across multiple California offices. The role includes daily staff supervision, health and safety oversight, and procurement management.

The position offers a hybrid telework schedule and opportunities to collaborate with government agencies on safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing day-to-day facility safety or emergency operations.
• Experience leading a team or group project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills, exercises, evacuations and security procedures.
• Develop, implement and monitor office emergency preparedness policies and security procedures.
• Oversee safety, security, health, building access systems and related procurement for the department.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to staff within the Safety and Security Unit.

Skills

People management

Emergency management

Project coordination

Safety compliance

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 Supervisor, 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.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Safety and Security Supervisor I is responsible for daily oversight and management of the Safety and Security Unit. The incumbent provides oversight and direction to subordinate staff, coordinates, plans, organizes, and oversees functions including, but not limited to: personnel management, health/safety, security, emergency preparedness, building access systems, and managing related procurement efforts for the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This position offers opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule.

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

• 249.3

To be considered for this Supervisor I 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=4796 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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

• 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 interact ion with coworkers and other stakeholders.

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 your experience managing day-to-day facility safety or emergency operations. Include how you identify operational risks and how you direct your staff to handle safety incidents.
• Describe your experience leading a team or group project. How do you delegate tasks and handle competing priorities?

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.