Safety and Health Officer 2 - Safety and Security Compliance Officer - Military Veterans

Job Description

We are seeking a versatile and dedicated individual to take on a critical role as a Safety and Security Compliance Officer. In this position, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and employees. You will play an essential role in keeping the campus in compliance with safety regulations, environmental health standards, and security requirements. This role will identify vulnerabilities in the workplace and implement safety programs that will ensure a safe environment for all. If you are passionate about making a real difference in students' lives and contributing to a secure, compliant campus, we would love to have you on our team!

This person shall also serve as the Human Rights Officer, Discrimination/Harassment Complaints Officer, and the Title IX Coordinator and shall conduct applicable investigations according to the MnSCU 1B1 complaint procedure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Basic or Applied Science, Environmental Science, Safety Risk Management, Safety Management, Occupation Safety and Health, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or health/security/safety related field; OR two (2) years of professional experience as an EHS Coordinator, Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Occupational Safety Coordinator, Safety or Environmental Training Officer, security/law enforcement operations or similar position; OR Â or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety and environmental health regulations (e.g., applicable OSHA, MNOSHA, EPA, MPCA regulations and/or NFPA standards and State of Minnesota State Fire and area building codes). Â
• Knowledge of FEMA/Homeland Security, Clery Act, and Title IX and requirements sufficient to administer security and emergency management responsibilities.
• Class D Driver's License.

Preferred QualificationÂ

• Specialized training or certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Emergency Management or related field, e.g., Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Management (CHMM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Minnesota Certified Emergency Manager, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).
• Three (3) years of experience in conducting safety audits, hazardous waste audits, program maintenance.
• Three (3) years of experience in occupational safety, environmental health and/or hazardous waste compliance training.
• Experience conducting inspections, determining compliance with and enforcing adherence to laws and regulations governing occupational and environmental health and safety.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to develop/present training on environmental health and safety issues/policy/practice, develop and write policies and procedures, programs, and reports.
• Computer skills sufficient to use general office application/productivity software (e.g., computer operating system, e-mail, word-processing, database/spreadsheet, calendar/scheduling, presentation graphics, Internet browser, and search software).
• Experience conducting investigations of allegations and complaints related to Title IX violations.
• Experience operating and managing security camera systems.

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (May be required to work outside of normal business hours for investigations, supervising student workers, and special events.)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to nearly 3,900 students each year. Wallethub has ranked ATCC as the #1 Community College in Minnesota four years running, and we frequently rank within the top 10 nationwide. ATCC offers nearly 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate in the country and a 98% job placement rate, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence.

The campus is located in Alexandria, Minnesota, in the heart of lake country in West Central Minnesota. The city population is 14,382 within city limits, but the unique layout of over 300 lakes in the county makes the service area closer to 35,000 people. Located 2 hours Northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 1 ½ hours Southeast of Fargo, ND, Alexandria is easily accessible on I-94. In addition to the strong and diverse local economy featuring manufacturing, healthcare, education, service, retail, and tourism, the region features a quality of life and access to infrastructure that few micropolitan communities (populations of 10,000-50,000) can rival. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.

Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 33 colleges and universities across 54 campuses, Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fourth largest system of higher education in the United States.