Director, Safety/Security & Transportation

Pay

$87,000/yr

Schedule

Full-time

Location

1771 Andrews Ave S, Bronx, NY 10453

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

About the role

You will directly supervise the safety officer, senior security officers, security officers, and drivers, overseeing center security, fire protection, tort claims, and significant incidents in compliance with government and management directives. The position also includes administrative responsibilities for the security department.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and security activities of the department; serve as liaison between the center and the community on security, law‑enforcement, and fire matters.
• Interview, hire, train, discipline, and terminate security staff (subject to required approval).
• Provide staff training, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel changes.
• Review incident reports for completeness, conciseness, spelling, and grammar before distribution.
• Assist with developing new and revised safety and security policies and procedures.
• Supervise investigations of student and staff accidents; ensure all paperwork is completed.
• Provide fire protection, conduct frequent fire drills, and inspect the facility.
• Conduct orientation and in‑service training programs for staff and students to ensure security policies are followed; assist with safety training programs.
• Conduct periodic security audits, identify deficiencies, and recommend changes.
• Provide records and reports of departmental activities to management, insurance underwriters, DOL, and other government agencies.
• Coordinate with other center staff on safety and security matters and conduct related investigations.
• Coordinate searches of students’ rooms and belongings to ensure health and safety.
• Direct and monitor mobile advisor staff to ensure the safety and security of students on center grounds.
• Inspect all center areas for safety and health violations; initiate corrective action.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are available in required locations and are functional at all times.
• Assist in developing and implementing the occupational safety and health plan.
• Provide fire and safety procedures literature; develop and implement safety training programs for staff and students; conduct OSHA‑standards training.
• Maintain logs and reports of employee and student injury/accident reports; investigate serious accidents and recommend prevention measures.
• Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted in all areas.
• Promote safety campaigns on the center to reduce accidents.
• Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in trades to comply with OSHA standards; provide training in proper usage.
• Complete accident investigation reports with detailed narrative, injuries, causal factors, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings; review accidents and identify corrective actions.
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Mentor students, model appropriate behaviors, and monitor both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent youth program experience) and at least two years of related experience working with youth, with a minimum of one year in a supervisory capacity.
• State security guard certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.