Safety Support Specialist

At Frederick Community College we proudly serve the educational needs of our students, help develop the economic vitality of our local communities, and enrich the lives of Frederick County residents. Each year, more than 16, 000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland. Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of our community members.

FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics and more to provide pathways to success for all students. Each year we provide direct service to thousands of residents and indirect services to countless more. We credit our ability to deliver these services to the strength and commitment of our people. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer!

Relocation Provided?: No

The Safety Support Specialist supports the environmental health, safety, and physical security functions of Campus Police & Public Safety. The position assists with the inspection, documentation, and coordination of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, AEDs, emergency lighting, eyewash stations, and related safety infrastructure. This individual provides technical and administrative support for compliance documentation, vendor coordination, and project tracking, while assisting with basic troubleshooting of security and safety systems.

This position requires strong attention to detail, database proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse, multicultural college community is essential.

• 1. Conduct regular inspections of life safety and emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, AEDs, emergency lighting, eyewash stations, and safety showers.
• 2. Document inspection results and ensure corrective actions are logged and completed in coordination with the EHS/EM Specialist and Systems Technician.
• 3. Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of safety and security systems, including alarms, panic buttons, and emergency notification devices.
• 4. Maintain accurate digital records, databases, and inspection logs to support internal audits and external compliance reporting.
• 5. Coordinate vendor activities for testing, repairs, and maintenance of life safety and security systems.
• 6. Support small-scale safety and security projects, including equipment installations, signage updates, and systems testing.
• 7. Participate in safety drills, emergency preparedness exercises, and alarm testing as part of the College's crisis management and continuity plans.
• 8. Develop and maintain procedural checklists, inspection schedules, and compliance documentation.
• 9. Assist in the preparation of OSHA, MOSH, NFPA, and COMAR inspection reports and responses.
• 10. Provide technical and administrative support to the EHS/EM Specialist and Systems Technician for project coordination, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• 11. Contribute to departmental initiatives that enhance campus safety awareness, training, and operational efficiency.
• 12. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and ensure a safe learning environment.

Salary: $26.94 - $29.63 hourly

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more!

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.