Job description

FIRE AND SAFETY OFFICER

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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø 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.

Ø 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.

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

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

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

Ø 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Ø High school diploma or equivalent or GED required.

Ø Technical training required.

Ø Ability to obtain TCOLE certification as a county jailer required.

Ø US citizenship required.

Ø Three years’ experience in fire and safety field preferred, one of which, also preferably, must be in a supervisory capacity.

Ø Fire Fighter certification preferable.

Ø Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Ø A valid driver’s license in the State of Texas.

Physical Demands

Ø 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnfield, LA 71483: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• technical training: 1 year (Required)
• fire and safety: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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