SAFETY & SECURITY SPECIALIST (1445) Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

SAFETY & SECURITY SPECIALIST

(1445)
Job Details  This listing closes on 7/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada). Employer Jefferson Parish Salary $47,418.00 – $56,902.00 Annually Location East Bank – Jefferson Parish, LA Job Type Permanent Job Number 1445-04R Department Safety & Security 3968 Opening Date 06/27/2025 Closing Date 7/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) Description
Benefits
Questions Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE

(1)

CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to administer and manage the Parish employee/public safety and accident investigation program. This professional-level position works closely with management and operational personnel to evaluate safety performance, recommend corrective actions, and implement them. The Safety & Security Specialist is responsible for providing safety expertise to Jefferson Parish management and employees, conducting vehicle accident investigations, job site/work zone inspections, and building safety assessments. They also prepare vehicle accident investigations, internal investigation findings, and safety reports, including recommendations for corrective actions, for the Safety Manager. Performs related work as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference. Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Meets ONE of the following options:
I. Current employment and permanent civil service status in a safety/security classification with Jefferson Parish; plus, three (3) years of paid work experience conducting worksite safety/security inspections, investigations, or evaluations. II. Verifiable graduation from a law enforcement academy OR possession of an accredited Associate’s degree (preferably with major coursework in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, Criminal Justice, or closely related); plus, three (3) years of paid work experience, as described in Option I. III. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (preferably with major coursework in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, Criminal Justice, or closely related); plus, one (1) year of paid work experience, as described in Option I.

Substitution:

Valid professional certification in security management (e.g., CPP or PSP), safety (e.g., CSP), or completion of the 30-hour OSHA training program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate. Kind of Examination (ENTRANCE

AND PROMOTIONAL

) The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO

1445-04R

DATE:

03/30/12

AMENDED:

09/20/24

RE-OPENED:

06/27/25 Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices East Jefferson:

 Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson:

Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053 Employer
Jefferson Parish
Phone
504-364-2730
504-736-6364 http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel
Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100 Gretna, Louisiana, 70053