Area Manager of Safety

Summary of Job: The Area Manager of Safety serves as a frontline leader with primary responsibility for our Safety and First Aid operations, including emergency medical response, safety training, regulatory compliance, and incident management. While the position also oversees Security and Loss Prevention activities, the primary focus is ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of guests and employees. The successful candidate must posses, or be able to obtain, the necessary certifications and licenses required to lead emergency response efforts and support the overall Public Safety operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct accident investigations to determine the root cause of guest and employee incidents. Routinely inspect all areas for hazards and other security related risks.


• Assist in all litigation claims: reporting, investigating and maintaining files on potential claims, active claims, and lawsuits against the Park.


• Interpret, implement and update the Safety Compliance Manual, Emergency Response Manual, First Aid Standard Operating Procedures, First Aid Patient Care Protocols and support Corporate Safety and Health Standards.


• Communicate with Park management and Team Members on any Safety and/or Security threats that exist or may come to exist.


• Meet and review Emergency Response Procedures with local, county, state and federal agencies on a periodic basis.


• Develop training program for Park leadership and Public Safety employees. Coordinate scaled emergency response simulations in conjunction with local, county, state, and federal agencies.


• Coordinate with other departments to proactively manage team member and guest entry/exit experience.


• Assist in maintaining the Public Safety departments' expense and labor budgets. Ensure departments are operating within outlined budget.


• Implement and maintain the Public Safety manuals. Ensure all trainings are completed while reviewing training courses annually and auditing staff regularly.


• Serve as Park Guest Service Ambassador and work to resolve all concerns brought to your attention.


• Responsible for all departmental staffing functions, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, workforce planning, and maintaining adequate staffing levels. Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of departmental training programs to support employee performance, compliance, and professional development.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 21


• Previous Safety Management experience required (2+ years)


• Must have a valid Driver's License


• Must be able to obtain St. Louis County Security License


• Valid MO EMT License (preferred) or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.


• Capable of working all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays (as directed by department needs)


• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions


• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude


• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others