Fire And Safety Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for the facility fire, safety and risk management program in compliance with company policies and procedures and jail standards established by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and contracting agencies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish a program for safety training for facility staff members and inmates in the facility; provide appropriate training and evaluation in all aspects of safety/loss control, as needed. 

Implement and manage an ongoing and effective loss control program that includes inspections, fire drills, and other duties to ensure the facility meets the requirements of LaSalle Corrections and Jail Standards directives. 

Serve as chairman of the facility safety committee, ensuring all activities of the committee follow LaSalle Corrections and Jail Standards requirements. 

Identify and analyze exposures to loss and suggest appropriate corrective actions.

Coordinate and where appropriate, conduct required inspection and testing of all safety equipment. 

Develop a program to ensure compliance with local state and federal safety regulations; maintain a system for review and compliance with safety and fire prevention standards and training.

Provide adequate fire protection services; perform fire inspections and testing of equipment at least quarterly. 

Arrange an annual inspection by local or state fire officials or another qualified person(s).

Ensure availability of fire hoses or extinguishers at appropriate locations throughout the facility.

Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. 

Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices. 

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent;

Technical training;

TCLEOSE certification as a county jailer;

Three years’ experience in fire and safety field required, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity;

Fire Fighter certification; 

Excellent Verbal and written communication skills required; 

A valid driver’s license in the State of Texas with an acceptable driving record is required

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Long periods of continuous standing and walking for 4 hours or more per shift

Frequent periods of sitting for 30 minutes or more

Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights

Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders

Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues

Frequent transferrers and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation

Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders for 4 hours or more per shift

Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs

Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray

Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

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