Safety/Security/Transportation Manager

Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Bizzell’s multi-disciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development.

At Bizzell, we are passionate about the work that we do and about the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people who share the same values, and we are hoping this could be you!

Bizzell is currently seeking a Safety/Security/Transportation Manager for the Guthrie Job Corps Center, located in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The Safety/Security/Transportation Manager will be responsible for managing the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of safety, security, and transportation programs for the center. This position involves setting and maintaining professional and ethical standards among department personnel. The manager will direct staff engaged in providing safety and security for the center and will directly oversee security officers, safety officers, and drivers.

Job Description:

· Ensures the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.

· Supervises center patrols of buildings and grounds throughout the week to achieve maximum security. This includes, but is not limited to, fires, safety hazards, traffic violations, and disturbances.

· Establish rules and procedures regulating the entry, exit, and conduct of persons who seek access to the campus.

· Develops and implement mandated safety plans and procedures.

· Schedule and conduct evacuation drills, fire drills, active shooter drills, etc. as required by the PRH.

· Meet with new staff and students to explain the center’s policies and procedures regarding unauthorized goods, searches, and seizures.

· Oversees coordination of the Center’s safety and fire prevention programs.

· Provide written and oral reports, briefings, or summaries to appropriate staff.

· Ensures all equipment is properly maintained.

· Provides vehicle checks to entering or exiting traffic.

· Prepare departmental Work Schedules.

· Conducts and documents annual self-assessment of safety, security, and transportation functions transportation.

· Provides oversight and support to the Center Safety program.

· Maintains adequate transportation and general travel services and maintenance of all motor vehicles and equipment.

· Investigates vehicle accidents involving center vehicles.

· Prepares written accident reports and other reports as required.

· Updates the Automated Tracking System (ATS) to outline corrective action taken to remedy deficiencies noted during OSH inspections.

· Prepares for the conduct of annual OSH inspections and quarterly environmental health inspections.

· Draft significant Incident Reports as required.

· Develop and implement procedures to use on-center isolation facilities for temporary segregation of students from their peers only when behavior constitutes an immediate threat to themselves, other persons, or property.

· Coordinates with management to remedy deficiencies noted on corporate and DOL trip reports, assessments, center inspections, and quarterly environmental health inspections.

· Establish a public relationship with the local community, local law enforcement, and local fire department.

· Conducts and documents staff training in safety & security as outlined in the center’s annual staff training plan.

· Ensures a weekly center-wide safety walk-through is conducted and a report sent to the Center Director.

· Schedules foot patrols in all assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.

· Performs building security and safety checks.

· Works toward meeting performance management goals.

· Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.

· Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

· Hold regular staff meetings at least twice a month, document meetings, and submit documentation to the Center Director.

· Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Bizzell’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

· Screens and attempts to solve all student problems before referring them to the Center Director or other areas.

· Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.

· Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

· Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

· Continual support, and adherence to the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system which ensures that the ePCDP is used in a timely, continual, and effective manner to help support students.

· Evaluate personnel under his/her management and make recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.

· Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

· Effective Communication

· Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.

· Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

· Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

· Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.

· Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

· Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

· Continually seek ways to improve employment services provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

· Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

· Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

· Ability to exceptionally manage and lead staff from diverse backgrounds.

· Committed to investing in and developing staff and positioning them to succeed.

· Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision.

· Motivates staff and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.

Thorough knowledge of safety and security procedures and compliance.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities.

High level of leadership and management skills.

Experience

Minimum of three years of security, law enforcement, military, or related experience. One-year supervisory experience. One year of experience in a residential setting and a background in youth programs are preferred.

Education

Associate's Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, homeland security, or related field preferred. Safety-related training is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree on a year-for-year basis.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License – Class CDL.