FIRE & SAFETY SPECIALIST

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Summary:
The Fire and Safety Specialist serves as a staff advisor to give guidance and act as a consultant to the different unit management officers so they can fulfill their safety responsibilities. Evaluates and maintains the safety and comfort of the environment by incorporating all monitoring activities, risk management, cost containment and standards for accrediting agencies into a coordinated, integrated risk management program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate Risk Management Committee.
• Develop indicators and critical measures of success.
• Review Adverse Incidents.
• Review policies and procedures to ensure the provision of safe services.
• Develop a program for the safe use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Devise a program to prevent bodily harm and loss or damage of property for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal and Company's policies and procedures.
• Conduct a practical system for reporting, evaluating, and maintaining records of infection among persons served and personnel.
• Inform staff of new policies and procedures.
• Establish programs detecting, correcting, or controlling hazardous conditions, toxic environments, and health hazards.
• Ensure that proper safeguards and personal protective equipment are available, properly maintained and properly used.
• Establish safety procedures for employees, inmates, facility layout, vendors, outside contractors and visitors.
• Establish and submit for approval the establishment of safety procedures for purchase and installation of new equipment and for safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain an accident recording system to measure the facility's performance.
• Conduct investigations of accidents, near-misses, and property damage and prepares reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Conduct and/or coordinate the safety training for all levels of management, newly hired and current employees and newly received and current inmates.
• Assist in the formation and operation of the Unit Safety Committee as well as conducts monthly meetings of the Management Safety Committee.
• Conduct routine inspections in all areas of the facility checking for safety and health hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or a GED certification required.
• Completion of two (2) months initial training.
• One year of experience in a correctional setting and a working knowledge of Workers Compensation policies.
• Working knowledge of State Laws relating to corrections.
• Working knowledge of applicable court orders.
• Working knowledge of GEO policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.
• Ability to write communication, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.
• Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Normal vision and hearing.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.