Fire & Safety Officer Supervisor 9 - Caro Psychiatric Hospital

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Provides direct supervision, monitoring, and leadership to the Safety Department. Responsible for safeguarding people and property at the Caro Psychiatric Hospital. Proactively participates in environmental safety management, including fire prevention programs, safety awareness, disaster preparation and response, patient physical intervention and confrontation avoidance, and monitoring. Team co-leader of the Environment of Care and Workplace Safety Team. Participates in programs that are related to performance improvement. Responsible for working in conjunction with DTMB to meet Joint Commission, MIOSHA, Fire Marshal, and other accrediting and regulating agencies’ standards and regulations. Responsible for training all staff and volunteers in emergency and safety procedures. Supports through positive behavior and attitude the affirmative action plan and programs of the Caro Psychiatric Hospital.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Four years of experience equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer, including three years equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer E7 or two years equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer 8.

Additional Information

Required: Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The physical location of this position is 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723. Remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedules are not considered for this position. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.



Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants, who interview will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.

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