The
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is a highly respected law enforcement
agency, both in our community and nationally. Our progressive department
provides exciting opportunities for law enforcement professionals to develop partnerships
with our citizens in order to prevent the next crime, and to enhance the
quality of life within our community always treating people with fairness and
respect. The department employs nearly 2,000 sworn officers and over 500
civilians serving a jurisdiction with close to 1 million people. Our employees
are men and women from diverse backgrounds interested in meeting the needs of
and serving an equally diverse community. The men and women of the CMPD
are committed to providing the very best service possible and maintaining the
high level of confidence this community has in us.
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
The Safety and Training Coordinator will develop and implement safety management functions including training and loss control programs in order to provide a safe work environment for employees and minimize liability and loss exposures to CMPD; perform safety audits, interpreting OSHA Standards and investigate safety related incidents/complaints and provide a detailed analysis of injuries, accidents, property losses and liability claims; implement safety policies and procedures; act as CMPD’s Drug and Alcohol Program Manager; and provide highly responsible and complex support to senior management, department officials, employees and representatives of other agencies. Additionally, the Safety and Training Coordinator will directly supervise the Senior Human Resources Specialist for Workers' Compensation and Leave.
Provide monthly information summaries of claim trends and department performance.
Other Requirements
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Working
Conditions:
Indoor/Outdoor environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions; moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as officers, community members, etc.); and frequent exposure to computer screens, files, and phone.
Physical Conditions:
This position requires sitting in an
office, driving a vehicle, and walking in and around worksites. Essential and marginal functions may require
maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking
extended periods of time; light to moderate lifting and carrying; some
crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when
performing tasks; adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.
Associates Degree in industrial engineering, occupational
health and safety, public or business administration with three (3)
years of relevant
work experience in a related field
OR
An equivalent
combination of experience, training, and education directly related to risk control
and safety.
OR
Four years of
increasingly responsible experience in safety management and training,
industrial site auditing, drug/alcohol program management, or related work.
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.