Safety Officer II

The Life Safety Officer II is responsible for ensuring compliance with NFPA codes, Joint Commission standards, and state and local fire codes while providing technical direction and guidance within Christiana Care.

• Maintain the Joint Commission required electronic Statement of Conditions for applicable Christiana Care facilities.
• Inspect buildings for compliance with applicable fire codes; determine, initiate, and be responsible for corrective actions.
• Develop designs and strategies for fire protection improvements to Christiana Care facilities.
• Serve as liaison with the hospital's insurance risk underwriter, life safety consultants, and fire marshal’s office.
• Review construction and renovation projects to ensure appropriate life safety and fire protection standards and codes are followed.
• Provide input on the selection and installation of proposed fire protection systems to the Fire Protection Supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is accurately maintained as necessary for compliance with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Serve as a member of the Environment of Care Committee and chairperson for the Life Safety Sub-Committee.
• Develop and/or maintain policies and procedures related to life safety.
• Assist Christiana Care staff and contractors with life safety interpretations on compliance issues.
• Respond as needed to fire, hazardous materials incidents, patient decontamination, confined space rescues, medical assists, or other emergency situations at Christiana Care facilities.
• Participate in emergency management exercises and respond to actual events.
• Serve as a member of the Incident Management Team.
• Maintain continuing dialogue with City, County, and State agencies on matters related to life safety and fire prevention to promote and protect Christiana Care interests in these jurisdictions.
• Attend and participate in various meetings and committees as assigned.
• Attend and participate in various internal inspection processes.
• Provide direction in Life Safety in preparation activities for Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agency inspections.
• Correct and report to the Corporate Director of Environment of Care and Emergency Management any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to any occupant.
• Implement projects or activities to continuously improve life safety programs.

• Knowledge of National Fire Codes (including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), Joint Commission Standards, and fire protection design.
• Knowledge of safety practices for general industry and construction.
• Knowledge of proper life safety system installations.
• Ability to respond, mitigate, and resolve emergency incidents quickly, efficiently, and safely.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to use computer software for e‑mail, word processing, data maintenance, and presentation functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
• Ability to analyze situations objectively and solve problems.

• AS or BS in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Safety Management, or another related field.
• Five (5) years of experience with fire protection and life safety programs.
• Experience interpreting and applying National Fire Codes (including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), Joint Commission standards, and state/local codes to healthcare and business occupancies and construction/renovation activities preferred.
• Driver's license with a record in good standing.

Annual compensation range: $79,497.60 - $.

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other health benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Work‑life benefits including an annual membership to  and access to backup care services through Care@Work.
• Retirement planning services and financial coaching.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Discounts through various vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and more.
• Additional benefits details are available at Christiana Care benefits page.

Day Shift

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. Christiana Care staff reflect our community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.