Safety Director

HELP USA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA INC in Bronx, NY is seeking a Safety Director to plan, organize, and direct a 24/7 safety program across a homeless shelter facility. You will lead safety staff, ensure incident reporting, and coordinate with police and fire departments to maintain a secure environment.

This role requires FDNY F-80 and F-02 certifications, an associate degree or equivalent experience, and 5+ years in law enforcement or related fields with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in law enforcement or related field; 7 preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience; strong leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct a 24/7 safety program for the facility.
• Lead and manage all safety staff and staffing levels.
• Serve as On-Call Administrator for emergencies; respond during weekends and nights.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Emergency management

Policy compliance

Incident reporting

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Program: Ascend | Bronx, New York, 10454As Safety Director for one of our facilities, you’ll be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week safety program that ensures a safe and secure site for our clients, staff, and visitors. Members of our safety staff are usually the first contact with our residents when they enter one of our facilities. In addition to ensuring residents’ safety, our safety staff help our residents feel welcome and set the tone for their stay.Leading and managing all Safety Staff at the facility, including determining appropriate staffing levels; recruiting, hiring, and orienting qualified staff; scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times; ensuring that staff members receive appropriate training and skill development; fostering professional growth, development, and advancement for all staff, and conducting annual performance evaluations.Functioning as an On-Call Administrator, responding to emergencies, and working weekends and night hours as needed.Reviewing and advising on all safety-related policies and procedures, and correcting all violations and potential safety hazards.Ensuring accurate record keeping and timely preparation of incident reports, monthly reports, and any other required documentation.Ensuring that protocols for Violence in the Workplace are followed.Serving as liaison with local Police, Fire, and other emergency agencies.FDNY F-80 certification and F-02 required.Associate's degree or equivalent experience and skills.Minimum of five years’ experience (preferably seven) in law enforcement or related field.Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience.Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or capacity to work with homeless families, individuals, and/or disadvantaged populations.Valid U.S. driver's license is preferred.Computer literacy with Microsoft applications required.