Safety Coordinator

Classification • Exempt
Reports To • Center Director

Safety Coordinator
Full-time • $47,840 annually – Bi-weekly pay
Location • Dayton, Ohio

Schedule • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(One late shift required weekly: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.)

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to ensure a secure, compliant, and well-prepared campus environment for students and staff at the Dayton Job Corps Center. This position plays a key role in campus safety oversight, emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and creating a culture of awareness and prevention.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in:

• Safety, security, or emergency response
• Firefighting, law enforcement, or military service
• Occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
• Working with youth or young adults
• Conducting inspections, audits, or training
• Managing safety programs, compliance, and reporting

The Safety Coordinator works closely with the Center Director, Career Technical Training (CTT) teams, Work-Based Learning, and other center departments to maintain a safe and healthy environment and ensure adherence to Job Corps safety standards.

This is an on-site, student-facing position requiring attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to model professionalism and accountability.

Safety, Emergency Response & Inspections

• Test fire and intrusion alarms and report malfunctions.
• Develop and maintain the Center OSH Safety Plan and Emergency & Disaster Plan.
• Conduct the annual risk assessment and report findings in the Abatement Tracking System using Asset Essentials.
• Perform weekly safety inspections of all CTT, CTST, academic, and on-campus activity areas.
• Conduct Work-Based Learning site inspections and report findings to leadership.
• Perform periodic fire drills, safety audits, and spot checks; recommend corrective actions.
• Respond to fire alarms, assist in emergency response, and reset alarm systems.
• Patrol buildings and grounds to check doors, windows, lighting, locks, equipment, and emergency systems.
• Identify and report environmental health and safety hazards.

Training, Culture & Collaboration

• Develop and implement safety training for staff and students.
• Provide fire-protection and emergency-preparedness training.
• Inform staff and students of unsafe conditions or practices.
• Collaborate with center departments on safety initiatives and compliance.
• Model, mentor, and reinforce positive center culture.

Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain logs of findings and corrective actions.
• Act as a responsible custodian of center property.
• Report violations of policy or unethical behavior.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce waste.
• Maintain a minimum score of 75% or higher on the employee scorecard.

Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or industrial hygiene may substitute for experience.

Experience
• One year of experience in safety/security, firefighting, law enforcement, or military preferred.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Skills & Abilities
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to model and support Career Success Standards (CSS).
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend corrective action.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and reliability.

Eligibility Requirements
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (if driving is required).
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the U.S.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test.