Manager of Safety and Risk Management

Full-time | Exempt | Reports to the Chief Operations Officer

Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a safety and security professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and a welcoming approach to guest service. This position helps protect our staff, volunteers, guests, collections, and property while supporting a safe and enjoyable experience throughout Brookgreen.

The Manager of Safety and Risk Management leads safety operations, supervises Shift Supervisors, coordinates training and emergency readiness, and oversees security and communications systems. This is an active management role that includes participating in daily safety operations as needed.

• Supervise Shift Supervisors and oversee staffing, recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance assessments.
• Participate in daily safety operations as a working supervisor when needed.
• Serve as the principal liaison with the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and keep management informed of unusual conditions or incidents.
• Oversee fire and security systems, property monitoring systems, annual fire alarm testing, and the continuous operation of the Communications Center and radio
• communications.
• Maintain and update risk management policies and facilitate Safety Committee meetings.
• Coordinate OSHA-related training with department managers, conduct first aid training for safety personnel, and provide annual fire extinguisher training for required personnel.
• Maintain key control, annual key inventories, and the care, inventory, and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Coordinate operational security plans for events and oversee the secure transportation of company funds.
• Support natural-area surveillance and enforcement needs.
• Manage staff timekeeping, time-off requests, and holiday coverage.

• Substantial knowledge of security policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated supervisory ability and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current OSHA certification or willingness to obtain certification within a reasonable time after employment.
• Knowledge of electronic security and communications systems, or the ability to learn.
• CPR and first aid certification.
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license and the ability to pass a security evaluation.
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to lead effectively during emergencies.
• A courteous, hospitable approach when interacting with guests, staff, and volunteers.

This position requires work in indoor and outdoor settings and in all types of weather. Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Preemployment screening including drug screen and background check is required upon hire.

Brookgreen Gardens is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.