Safety and Security Coordinator

Organization Detention Home Pay $24.00 Pay Frequency Hourly Full Time / Part Time Full time Job Summary Under general direction, assists in the planning, organizing and directing of activities within the Juvenile Detention Home related to safety, control of tools and physical restraints. Job Description Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8) All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assist in coordinating and implementing training for health and safety On call twenty-four hours/day, 7 days/week. Knowledge of OSHA codes. Knowledge of key pyramids within a detention facility. Ability to read and comprehend product safety data specifications and placards. Ability to design, develop, and implement tool control within a detention facility. Develop and work with existing detention standards, auditing standards, practices and tools. Conduct inquiries in a detention facility and provide comprehensive reports for administration review. Provide training based on statistical data from staff injuries and near misses. Ensure regulatory compliance with health, safety and fire code. Develop and conduct thorough inspections. Assist in the policy review process for health safety and security. Conduct monthly health and safety meetings. Coordinate with administration to develop a safety committee. Assist in video review for incidents reported. Conduct inspections in the food service area in accordance with the Oklahoma Department of Health codes and accreditation. Maintains records and reports as necessary and required for inspections, drills and training. Collaborate with Workers’ Compensation Supervisor and Safety Officer with safety concerns or training. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Job Description REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Skill in supervising the work of others; in counseling groups and individuals; in developing and implementing program activities; and in personal computers. Knowledge of the principles and practices of detention and public administration; of agency and departmental policies and procedures and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely; to develop social skills in others in the authoritative setting; to interpret state statutes, state licensing standards, and ACA and PREA standards to staff; including revision to policy manuals as needed for on-going compliance; to produce technical writing for administrators, County and State officials as required; and to control the work of others. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, two years full-time paid employment in social work, Detention, or closely related work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 months Defensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hired Must be at least 21 years of age- defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code § 377:3-13-43 PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must respond and react to flight and fight encounters with detained residents. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to physically restrain and secure one or more individuals to prevent escape, and to protect the individuals, and/or other residents, co-workers, or the public from harm, physical violence, or injury. The employee is occasionally required to restrain male or female residents in excess of 200 pounds in stature up to 6'6 #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulsa County