• Job Description

  Req#: R5917

  At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

  Location Requirement: Candidate will be located in Des Moines, IA metro .

  Oversees and monitors the workload and performance of the Safety and Security team. Develops, conducts, and manages relevant training programs including technology, emergency action plans, hazard communications, and fire prevention. Oversees and maintains security systems and devices across the corporate campus and branch offices. Performs system and risk assessments, troubleshoots errors, and manages projects related to system issues. Conducts safety/risk assessments to identify hazards and associated risks. Develops and updates policies, procedures, and written programs. Investigates incidents, documents, and ensures accurate reporting within the incident management system.

  Essential functions:

  • Oversees and monitors the workload and performance of the Safety and Security team.

  • Guides team through work issues and answers questions.

  • Collaborates with team members to establish performance goals and monitors status.

  • Conducts performance reviews and provides feedback.

  • Participates in the hiring process as openings arise and recommends salary adjustments for team members.

  • Resolves disciplinary issues, reviews results, action plans, and progress.

  • Provides training for the team.

  • Develops team knowledge and assists with succession planning, including identifying talent.

  • Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

  • Fosters an innovative culture, including supporting new ideas and providing guidance on potential changes.

  • Develops policies and procedures for effective emergency management.

  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulations and laws and develop business continuity plans.

  • Serves as a subject matter expert, developer, and trainer of EMC’s Emergency Response Team for incidents and emergencies.

  • Oversees and maintains security systems and devices across the corporate campus and branch offices. Performs system and risk assessments, troubleshoots errors, and manages projects related to system issues

  • Reviews and updates existing standard operating procedures and develops new standard operating procedures pertaining to all systems utilized

  • Manages relationships with service providers and prioritizes service needs. Reviews invoices for accuracy and ensure proper coding in the accounts payable system. Recommends and negotiates contract adjustments

  • Partners with IT to oversee system database integration, collaborates with service providers for additional maintenance, and recommends new replacements or enhancements to safety and security systems

  • Conducts safety/risk assessments to identify hazards and associated risks

  • Develops and updates policies, procedures, and written programs to eliminate or mitigate risks. Implements new or modified procedures and provides training for staff

  • Analyzes compliance of safety programs with relevant laws and regulations. Collaborates with all affected areas and document programs

  • Investigates incidents, documents, and ensures accurate reporting within the incident management system

  Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, safety management, environmental health, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

  • Five years of experience in safety, security, risk management, environmental health, or related field

  • Prior leadership experience preferred

  • Current CPR and AED certifications required within 6 months of hire

  • Prior experience with conducting and designing training programs

  • CSP Safety certification preferred

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent knowledge of security, surveillance, fire/life safety, visitor management and incident management systems

  • Excellent knowledge of safety programs and systems

  • Ability to build relationships across multiple offices and corporate departments

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment

  • Strong skill in organizing and establishing priorities

  • Excellent project management skills

  • Proficiency with personal computers and computer systems

  • Ability to perform CPR/AED as first responder

  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of corporate information and security protocols

  • Ability to occasionally work weekends, nights, and holidays up to 10-hour shifts on rotation

  • Occasional travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

  The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $70,646.00 - $97,367.00 range or the $77,900.00 - $107,353.00 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

  Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

  All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

• About the company

  EMC Insurance Group Inc. is an insurance holding company. The Company operates through two segments: Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance segment. It conducts its property and casualty insurance operations through its subsidiaries, including...

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