Safety Monitor

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides customer service to patrons, serves as unarmed security at agency sites, and assists with compliance inspections for the agency.  Work involves interacting with patrons; conducting facility security checks and safety inspections; and assisting with traffic/parking and customer service at events.  This position also makes sure the patrons’ experience is positive and safe.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with park patrons to determine continuous quality improvement opportunities; enhances the overall park experience for patrons.
• Educates patrons on park rules and expectations.
• Conducts safety inspections of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices; ensures compliance with workplace regulations and guidelines.
• Conducts facility safety checks at Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) facilities.
• Submits safety report to management; makes follow-up inspections as needed.
• Conducts visits to RCRC sites including parks, recreation centers, boat ramps, and tennis/golf facilities, etc. for security, cleanliness, and usability on a daily basis.
• Driving to and from different locations within the Agency.
• Assists with traffic and parking control at sporting and special events.
• Assists park staff in monitoring agency events (crowd control) and customer service.
• Checks gates and fences at athletic fields for security.
• Consults with park maintenance and leagues’ staff to ensure sports playing fields are safe and free of potential hazards.
• Assists with coordination of safety programs within the workers’ compensation and risk management areas.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety/security principles, policies, and practices of safety/security programs.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement practices.
• Knowledge of word processing and database software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in providing customer service.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to resolve problems, especially in sensitive situations.
• Ability to adjust to interruptions and changing priorities.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License to drive an RCRC vehicle
• C.P.R certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10  pounds  of  force  to  move  objects;  work may require standing for more than 4 hours at a time, or walking long distances, work  may  also  require balancing, climbing,  handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, lifting, mental acuity, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/observations/equipment, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Richland County Recreation Commission has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.