Facility
Not specified.
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Safety & Security manager develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the Zoo’s safety and security program to ensure a safe environment for all staff and guests. This position is responsible for the security of facilities, animal collection, and other physical assets in the Zoo.
Essential Functions
Safety
Ensures that all employees are working in a safe manner, with the appropriate protective equipment and in compliance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, and safety policies.
Develops and executes a cost-effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program meeting Cal OSHA standards.
Develops and executes FCZs ADA transition plan.
Evaluates safety programs for effectiveness in reducing workplace risk factors, preventing injuries to employees, and reducing costs to the Zoo resulting from work related accidents.
Coordinates the Zoo fire protection plans and ensures that fire-fighting equipment is in good repair by inspecting fire extinguishers monthly and coordinates yearly recertification.
Ensures that required inspections are completed and documented for fire and smoke detection equipment and systems throughout the Zoo.
Chairs the Fresno Chaffee Zoo Safety Committee, coordinates zone, monthly inspections.
Communicates safety information to the appropriate staff and management.
Recommends controls, procedures or programs designed to eliminate or minimize potential hazards resulting in unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices, or procedures.
Ability to motivate, delegate, provide leadership, counseling, conflict resolution training and to successfully implement the health and safety policies and procedures, and recommend corrective actions.
Develops and maintains a program for compliance with the California Employee Right to Know Act and the hazardous communication standard.
Collaborates with all Zoo staff to maintain a safe, effective, and economical program in the handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste, ensuring that such program meets or exceeds applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
Establishes a program for identifying, inventorying, labeling, and training employees on hazardous substances.
Coordinates hazard assessments, including periodic inspections when new, previously unidentified hazards are recognized, when occupational injuries and illnesses occur, whenever workplace conditions warrant, and when new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced to the workplace.
Oversee and coordinates the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Insure first aid kits are maintained to OSHA standards.
Develops and implements an ongoing Zoo safety training program to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize employees compensation risk.
Trains Zoo employees on the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Curates specialized education and training materials specific to the needs of the Zoo.
Training or knowledge of creating comprehensive workplace health and safety programs, including but not limited to, heavy equipment operation, hazardous material handling program, fall protection, confined space, lock-out tag-out, construction safety, first aid, blood borne pathogens, and Personal Protective Equipment.
Coordinates First Aid/CPR/AED training sessions, as a certified trainer.
Leads Weapons Teams practice sessions at the local law enforcement shooting range.
Coordinates, leads, documents, and debriefs on Zoo-wide drills that meet AZA standards.
Coordinates the Zoos weekly Incident command (IC) Roster.
Oversees the selection and training of all parties involved in the Incident command system.
Coordinates with the safety & security assistant managers the training and recertification of all staff for OSHA, Red Cross, and any other required equipment safety training.
Create, implement, and review occupational health and safety plans.
Forecasting annual budget for safety programs.
Compliance audit & reporting
Prepare and maintain required environmental permits and submit associated regulatory reports
Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the safety industry.
Prepares and maintains required safety reports.
Reviews and coordinates with Director of Facilities to OSHA inquiries.
Audits various safety program elements of effectiveness, schedules and performs safety inspections, and identifies issues and develops corrective action plans.
Security
Produces and regularly maintains all security department manuals, procedures, and emergency protocols.
Maintains comprehensive accurate records on all security related incidents and required security logs.
Develops and implements a complete security system to ensure the safety and security of the buildings, grounds, and all assets within the Zoo, including key control and access to Zoo.
Oversees all security-related operations and staff.
Provides support for any special events at the Zoo, including proper utilization of contracted security personnel when needed for exterior security.
Initiates and follows-up on all investigations involving criminal activities (for both employees and guests) on Zoo grounds.
Responds to and reports emergency calls or situations, ensuring that immediate action are taken to minimize adverse impact on the Zoo.
Establishes and maintains effective liaisons with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency response agencies.
Collaborates with other departments in all cases of emergency as requested or required.
Investigates all criminal activities, accidents and hazards occurring on site, takes corrective action, and completes documents to satisfy regulatory agency record keeping requirements.
Evaluates injury and illness reports for completeness and accuracy.
Identifies existing and potential hazards and causal factors and initiates preventative measures to minimize risk to employees/volunteers and associated costs to the Zoo.
Manages our lock and key systems for Schlage Primus and Best Lock Systems. This includes preventative maintenance and repair and replacement of locking mechanisms.
Forecasting annual budget for security programs.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Occupational or Public Safety or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Minimum five years experience in a security, public or occupational safety or related field, including at least three years of management and training responsibility.
Ability to deal calmly and authoritatively with the public and to work under considerable pressure in crowds and with difficult individuals.
Demonstrates a commitment to Zoo’s workplace health and safety programs through ownership, leadership behaviors, continuous improvement, and building a connection of understanding, knowledge and trust with Zoo’s leadership, staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders.
Keep records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions and direct accident investigation procedures. Maintains Injury Log of all work injuries and maintains recordable injuries in compliance with OSHA guidelines within HR and Safety System. Shares information with HR personnel for workers comp claim submissions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required.
Proficiency with System Galaxy Card Lock and Security Access Systems.
Proficiency with KeyWatcher Key Security System.
Proficiency with FLIR Camera and Video System.
Valid California drivers license and a clean driving record.
Excellent written and verbal English communications skills required. Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) communication skills a plus.
Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Zoo may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
This position involves walking and standing for long periods. The employee may be required to bend, stoop, or kneel.
The employee is regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity to view a computer monitor and read printed materials; distance vision sufficient to monitor Zoo guests and general surroundings.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (in person and via telephone), at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken information to others in small and large group settings.
Work Environment
The position primarily functions outdoors, with exposure to heat, cold, and inclement weather.
The employee may be exposed to environmental substances such as dust/dirt from Zoo grounds.
The position works in close proximity to Zoo animals.
Occasional local travel may be required.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Please apply online with your resume: