Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Specialist)

DutiesHelps conducts safety and environmental inspections of the institution and prepares a report for the Environmental and Safety Compliance Administrator's review. Promotes the adherence of safety policy for the facility. Assists in the training of staff and inmates in the techniques of firefighting, occupational safety and environmental protection. Assists the Safety Administrator or Assistant Safety Administrator in conducting investigations and obtains statements from witnesses and securing physical evidence. Prepares factual written reports for all concerned that will identify the accident, injuries suffered by staff and/or inmates, cost of property damage and offer recommendations to eliminate future accidents in the future. Responsible for developing and conducting safety training classes for the inmate population and staff. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.