What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Officer I (Coordinator of Safety Operations) position at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility?
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Location for application : Taylor Hardin Announcement Number:24-23
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE: Safety Officer I
OPEN DATE: 02/21/2025 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 24-23 Tuscaloosa, Alabama
JOB CODE: S6000
SALARY
- Range 68 ($36,508.80 – $61,063.20 Annually).
- Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
BENEFITS
- 12 paid holidays.
- 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
- 13 sick leave days.
- 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
- Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
- Continuous opportunities for acquiring CE’s needed for maintaining professional license. Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
- Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
- After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- 24 months or more experience as a fire fighter, enforcement officer, building inspector, safety officer, or in a hospital setting enforcing environment of care with respect to fire and safety issues.
- 12 months or more experience working with NFPA Life Safety code and knowledge fire prevention.
KIND OF WORK
- Plans, organizes, manages, directs, and analyzes all aspects of safety operations.
- Conducts or coordinates facility and ground safety inspections/drills, analyzes information gathered, and maintains data.
- Ensures compliance with life safety codes and Joint Commission standards.
- Teaches safety related classes.
- Serves on committees as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Codes.
- Knowledge of Environment of Care Standards.
- Knowledge of fire safety and prevention.
- Ability to teach fire and safety procedures.
- Ability to interpret and enforce regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to interact with various officials, professional associates, private contractors, and department heads.
- Ability to operate a computer and various software.
METHOD OF SELECTION
- Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
- All relevant information is subject to verification.
- Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.
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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,508.80 - $61,063.20 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,509 - $61,063
