What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Security Manager position at The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta (AHA)?
Title: Safety and Security Manager
Reports To: Director of Facilities
Division/Department: Facilities and Operations Management
Salary Grade: P
Summary
The Safety Manager is responsible for safety implementation, management and encompasses all relationships between the entities and the performance of safety measures for Atlanta Housing (AH).
The focus is the overall safety administration activities directed towards goals, enforcement of safety protocols, procedures for AH, the City of Atlanta, State and Federal Regulations. Oversees all assigned areas in order to maintain a safe environment for all residents, employees, vendors, and visitors and the protection of property and assets.
This position must be able to identify and implement security strategies collaboratively with Asset Managers, Private Property Managers, and Key Stakeholders both internal and external to the AH to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, manages, and administers AH’s safety and security plan to ensure a safe environment for students, staff, and the public.
- Manages the administration, development, and implementation of health- and safety-related programs including but not limited to; CPR and AED, health and fire codes.
- Develops, maintains, assesses, and coordinates the delivery of health, safety, emergency response, and preparedness training for staff, including planning and monitoring compliance of safety drills and AH safety teams.
- Coordinate with property management and the AH staff in ongoing review of current security plan and initiate the development of new security strategies, annually, at all facilities assigned.
- Keep informed of all security matters addressed by PMDs.
- Train PMD staff and security team on AH procedures in their efforts to coordinate with various law enforcement agencies in the distribution of relevant video footage.
- Evaluate and recommend additions to the CCTV network, as well as coordinate with Capital Construction in camera placements for new projects.
- Maintaining a current and comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement procedures, statutes, and activities.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders on the design and implementation of security program strategies, and the ability to seek and gain consensus on creative solutions to complex security issues.
- Participates with public safety personnel in developing plans to respond to security concerns, including threat assessment.
- Works with the administrator in charge during emergency situations to ensure plans are followed and situations resolved effectively.
- Maintains the crisis intervention and emergency management programs in coordination with city and county emergency management and coordinates staff training.
- Works collaboratively with the Information Technology department on the design, implementation, and staff training of AH emergency alert, communication, and response systems.
- Formulates new safety and security policies and research new technologies and industry best practices to develop and maintain AH’s safety plan.
- Develops and implements policies related to building visitor management.
- Collaborates with local law enforcement, fire, health, and emergency response personnel relating to the Agency operations and acts as a liaison between AH and these agencies.
- Provides oversight of inspections for all AH residential and commercial facilities as it relates to safety and risk management projects across the Agency in collaboration with the PMD.
- Provides safety and security recommendation for RAD, Mixed, and Homeflex properties.
- Leads Agency in the development and use of the federal Incident Command System (ICS) conducts incident debriefing.
- Manages the development and execution of the Agency’s safety and security budget.
- Develops and maintains injury and illness prevention policies and procedures to include safety plans, awareness programs, accident investigations, health and safety inspections, and surveys.
- Leads the employee accident investigation/review process.
- Administers building security including security and surveillance equipment, door locks, key security, employee ID badges and related materials.
- Ability to interpret local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and rules governing environmental, health, and safety issues.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA.
- Knowledge of current safety and security practices including Lockout/Tagout and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Education / Experience
- Associates and/ or Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Environmental Safety, or related.
- 8-10 years of related experience (Required)
- Strong computer skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude
- Ability to prioritize workload and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; must be a team player and demonstrate the ability to coordinate with multiple associates.
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to develop clear and concise policies to assist the Agency in meeting obligations and objectives.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
- Ability to train staff members regarding health and safety issues and to manage agency-wide programs and activities.
- Ability to organize a high volume of detailed work and record-keeping.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, outside organizations, and the general public.
- Exercises sound judgment and makes appropriate decisions in a manner consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Uses relevant information and judgment to determine if events and/or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Able to travel to multiple Agency buildings in compliance with the Agency driving policy.
- Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.
- Must be flexible with schedule and locations; This position is on call 24hrs depending on emergencies.
Working Conditions
Works in an office environment, and travels to sites regularly. A valid State of Georgia driver’s license is required and must be fully insurable to obtain clearance on the agency’s “Authorized Driver’s List.” Additional hours may be required to meet workload demands.
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
- May be required to grasp, push, stand/walk, drive, reach, stoop/kneel/crouch, or climb/balance.
- Must have clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, and the ability to distinguish colors.
- May be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
Normal office environment and moderate noise levels.
- May occasionally be exposed to wet/humid conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, fumes/airborne particles
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