Safety Specialist: Buckingham Correctional Center #00420

Title: Safety Specialist:
Buckingham Correctional Center #00420

State Role

Title:

Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $45,740.00 - $71,353.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr
- Central Admin

Location: Buckingham Correctional Center

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Develops, coordinates, monitors, and manages the institution’s safety programs. Responsible for fire prevention, safety, health, hazardous material/communication, occupational safety regulations and sanitation. Major job elements consist of institutional inspection program, employee fire and safety training, coordination with local, state and federal agencies on required reports. Maintains documentation as necessary to comply with department of corrections standards. Assist with pest control at the institution.

General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and principles, techniques, laws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to develop and present institutional plans and programs. Demonstrated ability to teach/train in a classroom setting. Ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to efficiently delegate.

Experience related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) regulations. Experience preparing reports. Previous experience working in corrections. Experience with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Certification in OSH field or other local, state, and federal safety program. working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.  for more information:
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.