Institutional Fire Safety Specialist
About the role
This position oversees the safety, fire prevention, and security functions that protect residents, staff, and visitors at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. It plays a central role in coordinating training, reviewing incidents, guiding emergency planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Safety Program Leadership: Develop and run a facility-wide safety program that aligns with state requirements and departmental policies
- Security Oversight: Manage security officers and direct daily security activities, including patrols, monitoring, and emergency response actions
- Incident Review: Investigate workplace incidents, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrences
- Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate disaster and fire drills, test emergency plans, and train staff in proper response procedures
- Regulatory Compliance: Inspect facilities, maintain safety-related equipment, and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal standards
- Staff Training Support: Provide safety education, conduct required training sessions, and guide employees in safe work practices
Qualifications
- Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of institution safety work, including one year of fire prevention and fire fighting work, and completion of two years of college; or One year of institutional fire and safety work, and a bachelor's degree;
- Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Benefits
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Pay
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Schedule
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.