Operations Safety & Security Coordinator

Position Summary: The Operations Safety & Security Coordinator is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous

improvement of enterprise-wide safety, security, and training programs. This role exercises independent judgment and

discretion in developing policies, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all sites. The position

serves as a strategic partner to the Operations Department leadership, influencing operational decisions that impact

employee safety, organizational liability, business continuity, and workforce readiness through effective safety training

and education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive safety, security, and organization-wide safety training programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Designs, delivers, and oversees enterprise safety training initiatives for staff, volunteers, and stakeholders, ensuring consistent application of safety standards across all locations.
• Exercises independent judgment in identifying risks and determining appropriate corrective actions, controls, and mitigation strategies.
• Serves as the primary authority on safety, security, and emergency preparedness, advising leadership on risk exposure and operational impacts.
• Owns and updates all OSHA-related programs (including IIPP/WVPP), ensuring not just compliance but continuous program improvement.
• Leads incident investigations, determines root causes, and has authority to implement corrective actions across departments.
• Establishes and directs emergency preparedness strategy, including response protocols for fire, active threats, natural disasters, and business interruptions.
• Develops, approves, and evaluates safety training programs, ensuring effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational risk priorities.
• Oversees vendor relationships with decision-making authority over selection, performance evaluation, contract scope, and continuation.
• Collaborates with HR, IT, and Operations leadership to shape policies, procedures, and training standards impacting safety and security.
• Conducts risk assessments, audits, and safety training effectiveness reviews, independently determining necessary operational or procedural changes.
• Maintains oversight of compliance programs, licenses, and regulatory requirements, with authority to implement corrective measures.
• Provides strategic guidance on fleet safety, facilities risk, workplace safety culture, and organizational training compliance.
• May provide direction or functional oversight to staff, contractors, or safety personnel as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in operations coordination, safety, compliance, facilities, fleet, risk management, or a related function.
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of safety training and education programs to improve organizational safety performance and risk awareness.
• Designs and implements policies that shape risk mitigation strategies and inform organizational safety decisions.
• Experience in managing vendor contracts and making business-impacting decisions.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to advise leadership and influence outcomes.
• Manages time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Works independently and as part of a team in a compassionate, faith-based environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to represent LSSSC in a professional and exceptional manner.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Risk Management, or related field (strongly preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in safety, security, training, or risk management.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety training programs or organizational education initiatives. 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, CSP, CHST) preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR Certification (current)

Work Environment: The work environment is a supportive housing campus with residents experiencing homelessness. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The position requires year-round indoor/outdoor work and occasional response to emergencies.

Physical Demands: The employee must be able to walk extensively throughout the campus, climb stairs, enter various spaces (including rooms and shared areas), occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Be able to drive to various locations that could take up to 3 hours one way depending on site location and traffic. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to see colors. The role involves both office and field work in a moderate noise environment.