Field Safety Professional

About the Role

AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity-driven professional to join our “Excellence Team” based in Philadelphia or Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Field Safety Professional (FSP) conducts on-site Loss Control Surveys of both prospective and current policyholders as directed by the Underwriting and Safety departments.

Salary is based on experience and education. Field Safety Professionals will participate in the Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) automobile reimbursement program and have the opportunity to earn bonuses upon eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage a geographic territory, optimizing efficiency of travel and expenses.
• Assess the insurability of prospects or policyholders and provide a detailed report of their work environment.
• Evaluate the current safety program in use by the prospect or policyholder to determine if it is appropriate for the risk based on factors such as potential for catastrophic loss, size, and loss history.
• Observe the prospect’s or policyholder’s work site(s) to determine the existence and proper implementation of appropriate hazard controls relevant to the exposures of the business. Clearly communicate identified deficiencies and recommendations to reduce or eliminate injury risks.
• Select appropriate safety information to assist prospects or policyholders with recommendation compliance and proactive safety planning, training, and education.
• Conduct safety training and meetings for policyholder employees as needed.
• Schedule work according to the specified priority system and requested due dates of survey assignments.
• Meet or exceed department goals related to quality, production, and timeliness of report completion.
• Travel via personal vehicle to prospect’s or policyholder’s place of business, with less than 25% overnight travel required depending on territory and workload. In some cases, working away from home for up to two consecutive weeks may be required to assist in other territories.
• Complete and return safety surveys electronically.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or verifiable work experience in safety.
• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations and recognized safe work practices.
• Safety certifications or professional designations are a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Adequate computer knowledge and typing skills.
• Physical ability to:
  • Climb stairs and ladders up to 40 feet tall to inspect elevated work sites.
  • Walk and stand for extended periods indoors and outdoors in potentially inclement weather.
  • Traverse difficult terrain (rough, slippery, unlevel).
  • Sit/drive for extended periods.
  • Lift up to 40 pounds to assess safety of handheld equipment such as chainsaws.
• Strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to work independently from home and in the field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history and reliable transportation.

Pre-Employment Screening

Upon an offer and acceptance of employment, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including:

• A criminal background check.
• A 10-panel drug test (amphetamine/methamphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolite (BZE), marijuana metabolite (THCA), methadone, methaqualone, codeine/morphine, phencyclidine, propoxyphene).
• A review of your motor vehicle report, if applicable.