Risk Manager

Company: Management & Training Corporation
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Position Summary:

Reports to the designated warden. Responsible for the facility fire safety and risk management program in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage programs and conduct inspections of unit operations to ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety regulations.
• Create systems to effectively manage the duties at assigned facilities.
• Travel to all assigned facilities is required.
• Prepare evaluative reports; recommend improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies; and prepare responses to requests for information related to unit operations and activities.
• Ensure adequate fire protection services are provided and available to the facility.
• Perform fire inspections and testing of equipment on a frequent scheduled basis.
• Arrange annual inspections by local or state fire officials or other qualified person or entity.
• Ensure availability of fire hoses or extinguishers at appropriate locations throughout the facility.
• Establish, manage and monitor safety training and loss control programs for facility staff members and offenders on the facilities.
• Develop and maintain a system for review of and compliance with safety and fire prevention standards and training.
• Assist unit administration during situations that pose an imminent threat of death or serious injury; assist in implementing appropriate corrective action; and prepare reports and maintain contact with other departments and regional staff.
• Monitor the use, maintenance and storage of hazardous materials, safety equipment and devices; and monitors environmental factors, operating procedures, safety procedures, contamination and pollution.
• Report injuries or work related illnesses; investigate workplace safety related incidents as directed by supervisor.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.
  
  It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
  
  Education and Experience Requirements:
  
  Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
  
  One (1) year full-time, wage-earning experience in risk management or a related field (e.g., loss control, worker's compensation, environmental science, occupational safety or industrial hygiene). Thirty (30) semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United States Department of Education (USDE) to include six (6) semester hours in a risk management related field may be substituted for each year of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
  
  OR
  
  Successful completion of the Alternate Unit Risk Manager (AURM) certification program or Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) certification program and one (1) year full-time, wage-earning criminal justice experience. Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
  
  Post Hire Requirements:
  
  Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by TDCJ.
  
  Management & Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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