Safety Officer

Want to make a difference in a young person's life?  This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off the first year
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer 

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $23.98 To $31.00 Hourly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The Safety Officer reports to the Safety, Security & Transportation Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position. 
• The Safety Officer is responsible for enforcing all rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department. 
• The Safety Officer ensures compliance with all DOL guidelines, Job Corps notices and bulletins, OSHA regulations, health and safety practices. 
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn in the vocation areas to comply with appropriate OSHA standards.
• Serves as a positive role model for students by reinforcing safety practices and facilitates required Safety meetings. 
• Advises the Center Director of any safety and health concerns.
• Conducts accident investigation as well as processes student accident and injury reports in full compliance with required regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Graduate or equivalent.  
• Prefer three to six months experience in a safety or work-related capacity.
• Certified CPR/First Aid facilitator or willingness to become a CPR/First Aid facilitator within the first 30 days of hire. 
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of safety procedures. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. 

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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