Safety Hazards Manager

State of Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & dental

Wellness rewards

Pension plans

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Referral program

Employee assistance

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

State of Indiana, including Putnamville Correctional Facility, seeks a safety-focused leader responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accrediting rules related to fire, health, and safety. The role includes inspecting facilities, chairing safety committees, training staff, and coordinating drills to protect patients, visitors, and employees.

The incumbent will manage documentation for OSHA/IOSHA compliance, supervise safety personnel, and drive ongoing safety education.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or HSE; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7 years full-time experience in development/enforcement of construction and/or industrial programs related to Environmental, Fire, or Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state safety laws, rules and policy guidelines.
• Experience training staff and enforcing safety standards in a correctional facility context.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules and standards.
• Inspect fire, health and safety equipment and monitor maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings for safety compliance.
• Chair the Environment of Care Committee.
• Supervise safety personnel to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff.
• Maintain OSHA/IOSHA documentation and related records.
• Develop and deliver ongoing safety training for staff.
• Coordinate safety drills and emergency preparedness activities."
• Recruit, onboard and train employees, setting clear expectations and evaluating performance.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Staff training abilities

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Putnamville Correctional Facility

Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium‑security facility in Greencastle, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,500 incarcerated adult males. Established in 1914, the facility has earned notable environmental and community service awards. Programming includes The Last Mile, which offers training in coding and multimedia production. Additional programs focus on education, parenting, and vocational development. Incarcerated individuals are encouraged to build skills that support re‑entry success. Staff maintain a safe, structured environment focused on rehabilitation. To learn more about Putnamville Correctional Facility,

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day In The Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting organization rules, regulations and standards governing fire, health, and safety.
• Inspect all fire, health and safety equipment for defects and damage, and monitor preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and grounds to assure compliance with all fire, safety and health standards.
• Chair the Environment of Care Committee.
• Supervise employee and contract safety and security personnel to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Maintain all supporting documentation required by statute or regulation for compliance with OSHA, IOSHA, etc.
• Maintain Environment of Care manual and documentation of safety procedures and practices.
• Maintain ongoing fire/safety orientation of all new facility personnel, as well as development and implementation of continuing education for facility personnel in safety areas and fire safety practices.
• Coordinate fire and disaster drills.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need For Success

You must meet the following requirementsto be considered for employment:

• Required High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) with experience, or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Seven (7) years full-time professional experience in the development and/or enforcement of construction and/or industrial programs in the areas of Environmental, Fire, or Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Be willing to .
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state occupational safety, fire and health laws, rules, regulations, and policy guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of environment of care standards of accrediting organizations and regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, CMS, ISDH, etc.
• Specialized knowledge of Federal, State and Local Safety/fire/sanitation administrative structures.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the offender population within Department of Correction.
• Ability to establish and monitor preventative maintenance schedules as they pertain to health, fire, and safety equipment issues.
• Ability to train the staff/offender population on complex theories and principals pertaining to life-health-safety.
• Ability to maintain and promote cooperative work relationships for the development of safety/sanitation/fire standards.
• Ability to cope with routine, unexpected, and unforeseen difficulties that periodically arise in a correctional facility.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .