Safety & Security Manager

Safety & Security Manager Location Morehead City Area, Morehead City, NC, 28557, United States Employee Type FT Exempt Description Safety and Security Manager The Job Carteret County Government is seeking a Safety & Security Manager to join the team. Do you enjoy implementing safety and security programs and developing policies to keep all employees and facilities safe? If you have Safety/OSHA and/or Security experience, our Safety & Security Manager position may be the role for you! The Location Office location is in Morehead City, NC. The Details Hiring range $68,725 - $75,597; Higher salary may be considered based upon overall qualifications. Posting expires 2/28/2026. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Full-time with benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave, plus lifestyle reimbursement program.

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//carteretcountync.gov & click on the Employment link. The Job Description Performs professional and administrative work supervising, planning and managing the County's organizational safety, risk management and security programs to create a safe and productive environment for the County's officials, residents, visitors, staff and vendors. Provides special project support to the General Services Director. Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class plans, organizes and executes the County's organizational (corporate) safety, risk management, and security programs, which includes the development, recommendation and enforcement of County policies. Inspects County facilities, work sites, vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Responds to incidents involving County property and staff during the performance of their duties. Manages the work of staff and/or vendors responsible for operating, maintaining and monitoring various physical safety and security systems. The employee will frequently coordinate with other departments, external agencies, and vendors, including serving as liaison to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in coordination with Carteret County Sheriff's Office, as appropriate. Provides training to officials and staff on programs and systems within the department's portfolio. Develops, coordinates and implements special projects as assigned by the General Services Director. Work involves developing policies, procedures, and methods for program operations; handling budget and personnel matters; and working with sensitive issues. Independent judgment and initiative are required. Work is performed in accordance with federal and state statutes and local ordinance. Work is performed under the general supervision of the General Services Director and evaluated through periodic conferences, quality of work, review of annual audit of records, review of reports and feedback from the public. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks

• Supervises, plans and directs the activities for the County's safety, risk management and security programs.
•  Recruits and selects departmental personnel and/or vendors; assigns, directs, inspects the work of, supervises and evaluates assigned personnel and/or vendors; ensures the proper training of personnel; recommends suspensions, demotions and terminations.
•  Develops policies, procedures and methods for program operations and provides training to the organization.
•  Manages physical security and safety systems and technology in County facilities, including the coordination of electronic security monitoring, maintenance and repair of systems by County staff and/or vendors.
• Coordinates with the Sheriff's Office, court staff and other officials as applicable on the physical safety and security of shared facilities.
•  Coordinates with the Transportation Director regarding policies and training for operating County vehicles and equipment.
•  Responds to and investigates incidents involving County property and the health, safety and welfare of staff during the performance of their duties; submits reports as required to the County's insurance provider and regulatory agencies.
•  Recommends, prepares and administers division budget; monitors expenditures; requisitions supplies and equipment; prepares and disseminates requests for proposals/qualifications; makes recommendations; prepares and presents contracts.
•  Assists departments and staff with safety evaluations of their programs, policies and procedures.
•  Prepares and verifies various reports.
•  Supports the General Services Director with development, sourcing and implementation of special projects
•  Assures that all required notices, postings, deadlines and other guidelines are met.
•  Serves as a Section Chief or Branch Chief in the County's Emergency Operations Center during activation; supports and participates in training and exercises as directed. Additional Job Duties
•  Performs related duties as assigned. Recruitment and Selection Guidelines Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•  Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws governing workplace safety.
•  Thorough knowledge of accepted practices in risk management, workplace safety and physical security.
•  Considerable knowledge of the organization and functions of County government.
•  Considerable knowledge of modern supervisory practices, and County personnel, budgeting and purchasing policies.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology and other systems to protect people and property.
• Considerable knowledge of project management, including development, sourcing and implementation.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public, officials, staff and external agencies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and stressful situations.
•  Ability to interpret and explain laws, policies and procedures relating to risk management, safety and security in a workplace environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate the work of employees and/or vendors.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet guidelines and deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with peers, State and County officials, County departments, employees and the general public. Physical Requirements
• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, pushing or pulling and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
•  Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.

g. business office, outdoors). Desirable Education and Experience Graduation from a two-year college in a related field, plus a minimum of four years of relevant experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience; or any combination of education, training, and experience which meets the requirements to perform the duties of the position. Special Requirements Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.