Emergency Management Coordinator

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description:

Starting Salary: $61,937.00 / Year Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and life insurance

Previous environmental, health, and safety experience required

Minimum of an Associates Degree or higher required

A Valid Driver's License is required

Allied Universal is the world's largest private security company with over 800,000 employees! Allied Universal offers unmatched career growth opportunities in the security industry

Allied Universal® is hiring an Emergency Management Coordinator. The Emergency Management Coordinator will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the implementation, management and continuous improvement of the Environmental Health and Safety Management System in all areas related to fire prevention, emergency response and crisis management in support of Corporate Health & Safety, Corporate Security, facilities, events and operations for a high profile customer. The Emergency Management Coordinator may expect up to 25% overnight travel to support business needs. This role is expected to be in office a minimum of three (3) days per week at Milwaukee based sites. This may change based on business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and expert-level support to key stakeholders in the development of standards and solutions for fire prevention and emergency response in compliance with regulatory (OSHA and other) and best practice standards (ANSI, NFPA, ACGIH, etc.), support the management of existing safety-related policies, programs and procedures, and if required, represent facility in various Corporate Safety Best Practice Groups to implement best practices across the business
• Collaborate directly with site Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) to lead the day-to-day operations and systems of emergency response teams, including Evacuation Wardens, Emergency Action Response Team (HEART) and chemical spill response (as needed) and appropriate messaging; this includes timely training and development of training, maintaining certifications, leading team meetings and maintaining effective team structures to support the teams and overall facility emergency response organization
• Act as a leader in guiding and coordinating required evacuation / take shelter drills with customer site contacts
• Work with the Crisis Management Team (CMT) leaders at the appropriate facilities to conduct CMT meetings and table-top exercises. This role will serve as the primary back up for CMT activations
• EMC Work Instruction, training, and documentation management for all EMC-related documentation, develop and deliver emergency response, crisis management, and other safety-related training
• Provide CPR / AED / First Aid training for customer locations
• Administer Emergency Alert system for employee management and message communication
• Complete site surveys to review adherence to manual and practices; this includes new or existing sites to bring them up the corporate standard
• Evaluate and monitor emergency management programs and identify gaps and create recommendations for corrective actions
• Manage and facilitate After Action Reviews (AAR) for events meeting AAR criteria
• Facilitate and manage a structure that promotes the effective utilization of the Incident Command System
• Provide technical fire safety support and consultation to all stakeholders including, but not limited to, incident investigation, interpretation of safety regulations and the application of safety policy, process and procedures.
• Manage fire hazard assessments to ensure compliance with fire prevention codes, laws, standards and best practices
• Manage and track routine inspections and repairs related to:
• Emergency lighting systems
• Fire alarm systems and pull stations
• Fire system control valves
• Flow testing of sprinkler systems
• Fire extinguishers
• Fire pumps
• Emergency team equipment and supplies
• Consult with facility engineering and operations personnel in the planning, review and approval of all modifications to building and operational designs that impact life safety, egress and suppression systems
• Assist in the implementation of a communication plan that is targeted to raise awareness and reinforce existing fire prevention, emergency management and other Health & Safety policies, processes, and procedures
• Develop, track, and communicate key performance indicators and reports to demonstrate progress, continuous improvement and engage stakeholders
• Support customer events team; develop emergency management plan and support Tier 1 events

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• American Heart Association BLS Instructor training or the ability to successfully complete
• Must possess one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, health and safety, or related field of study
• Associate’s degree emergency management, health and safety, or related field of study with a minimum of three (3) years of environmental, health, and safety experience background, to include regulatory experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of environmental, health, and safety experience background, to include regulatory experience
• General working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA codes, fire protection systems and/or emergency and crisis management team structures, regulations and best practices standards
• Demonstrated self-started with ability to prioritize work with minimal direction
• Capable of interfacing and communicating with all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of computers and office applications software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Emergency Management Certification in one or more of the following:
• Professional Emergency Manager (PEM)
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
• OSHA 10/30 Hour Training
• NFPA Certifications/Training

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.