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SAFETY DIRECTOR

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2025/SAG/213526

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Must be willing to work flexible shifts and days. Travel, after school, night and weekend work may be required.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a

SAFETY DIRECTOR

Position #50691411

This is an Unclassified Full-time position

The Safety Director will be responsible for overseeing safety for the Special School District campus in Baton Rouge and any other sites or entities where work is performed by SSD employees. This position is responsible for erecting and operationalizing the policies, people and processes demanded by maintaining security and safety in the school district. This position reports to the Operations Executive Director but has a “direct dotted line” relationship with the Superintendent.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at [email protected].

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level:

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You mustinclude all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science or other related fields.

+ Preferred – Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or other relevant certifications.

Key Skills:

+ Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations or other relevant safety standards is essential.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to train and engage employees; American Sign Language (ASL) is acceptable but not required.

+ Meticulous attention to detail and a solid understanding of risk principles to mitigate risks and hazards.

Job Duties and Other Information

Responsibilities

+ Develop and implement comprehensive safety and security plans, emergency operations plans, and policies for the SSD.

+ Develop and implement school behavioral threat assessment policies, procedures, and training and assessment teams.

+ Conduct risk assessments and identify potential safety hazards.

+ Provide training to school personnel on safety and security procedures. Works directly with the Security staff on proper procedure and protocol, especially in the event of emergencies.

+ Manage and maintain all safety equipment, including security cameras, alarms, and other safety technology.

+ Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency response teams, state and local officials to develop emergency response plans.

+ Coordinate with school administrators to develop procedures for handling disruptive behavior, student discipline, and crises.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related concerns and emergencies.

+ Monitor and analyze safety trends and make recommendations for improvements.

+ Maintain accurate records of safety incidents and responses.

+ Works with the Office of Risk Management and Sedgewick in reporting, investigating, reviewing and determining appropriate information for claims, incidents, accidents, etc.

+ Works with agency personnel to ensure safety in transporting students in/out of the campus and residential areas in the event of weather emergencies.

+ Ensure that all students and staff follow protocol and safety guidelines in a shelter-in-place event at the SSD.

+ Develop procedures to provide notification to proper individuals when safety measures are in operation, i.e., notification to parents, guardians, general public, other agencies, etc.

+ Directs, administers and is the point of contact for the Office of Risk Management (ORM) Safety Program and ensures district supervisor compliance with program policies including: general safety, driver safety, bonds, crime and property, fleet management, and equipment management programs.

+ ·Confirms program components are compliant and in accordance with Office of Risk Management guidelines.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science or other related fields?

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+ No

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Please indicate all of the following you may possess, from the drop-down list below. Please scan and attach to your application:

+ Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

+ Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

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Do you possess any other relevant certifications? If yes, please indicate below. Please scan and attach to your application.

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Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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