Safety Coordinator

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All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Safety Coordinator. This role will be responsible for establishing the physical security and emergency preparedness of NYSTRS. This includes the responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and security protocols to ensure the well-being and protection of our employees, visitors, and assets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety, security, and emergency management (policies, procedures, and protocols), as well as a strong knowledge of safety and security regulations, standards, and best practices. The ability to create and administer policies to minimize risks and excellent communication skills are essential.

• A master’s degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and three (3) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices;
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• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and five (5) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices;
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• An associate degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and seven (7) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices;
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• Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices.

• Certification in safety and security management, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety and security regulations
• Experience in conducting safety and security audits, risk assessments, and investigations
• Familiarity with crisis management and business continuity planning
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Physical capability and ability to respond to emergency situations
• Demonstrated understanding of Standard Operations Procedures and Emergency Operations Plans, and experience in writing and reviewing such documents
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to produce meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, sound judgement, and sound decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Incident Command System (ICS) Training (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training
• Current or previous first responder (fire, police, emergency medical services), experience

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

The duties of the Safety Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the physical site security, safety, and emergency preparedness and response of the organization and will be a key member of the Emergency Management Team (EMT)
• Lead the coordination, in conjunction with the Emergency Management Team, and determine the emergency preparedness levels and needs for NYSTRS, which includes situations involving active shooter, fire, chemical spill, hazardous weather, and other emergency events
• Act as the primary liaison and provide support for the organization’s Emergency Management Team (EMT) during…