Safety Manager (Notional)

Primary Function

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all facility safety and occupational health programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and well-regulated operational environment within the detention facility. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as government-specific safety requirements.

This role maintains a continuous on-site presence to monitor safety performance, enforce safety standards, and support a proactive safety culture across all facility operations. All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized.

Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission, and values.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the facility’s Safety and Occupational Health Program, ensuring compliance with OSHA, government safety directives, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Conduct routine facility-wide safety inspections to identify hazards, verify compliance, and document corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence.
• Provide safety training, drills, and ongoing coaching for staff, contractors, and facility personnel.
• Maintain all required safety documentation, including logs, reports, permits, and inspection records.
• Monitor operational activities (e.g., detainee movement, food services, maintenance operations, medical operations, transportation) to ensure safe practices and hazard controls are in place.
• Cook with facility leadership, Quality Control, Environmental, and government representatives to ensure safe execution of all operational activities.
• Serve as the primary on-site authority for safety and health matters throughout facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements, hazard communication protocols, emergency procedures, and occupational health standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related issues and serve as the liaison between facility leadership and external agencies.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and conduct required drills (fire, evacuation, medical, security-related emergencies).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of safety experience in corrections or command center environments.
• Strong knowledge of detention standards, federal regulations, and audit procedures.
• Safety certification such as the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) through Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
• Experience with incident tracking systems and quality management software.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all required training.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
• Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
• Detention center experience.
• Ability to travel.

Physical Requirements And Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
• Requires physical presence and mobility throughout the facility.
• Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.