Clearance Level 

T-2 Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) 

Primary Function 

Leads and oversees the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program for secure facility operations, ensuring injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and a proactive safety culture across one or more high security sites. 

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission, and values. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training; conduct risk assessments and JHAs. 
• Administer the hazard communication program, including chemical labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and training for all staff and detainee workers who handle hazardous substances.
• Maintain the master index of hazardous substances and their locations, the master Safety Data Sheet file, and documentation of periodic review.
• Maintain a current, comprehensive list of emergency telephone numbers, including fire department and poison control, and ensure it is posted and accessible.
• Establish and audit systems for storing, issuing, and inventorying hazardous substances, and ensure every area maintains a current inventory and ready access to Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, FDA, CDC, and EPA requirements governing facility sanitation, fire safety, and control of hazardous substances and equipment.
• Plan, conduct, and document fire drills, emergency evacuation drills, and other life safety exercises on the required frequency across all shifts.
• Investigate workplace injuries, illnesses, and near misses; perform root cause analysis; and track corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate tool, sharps, and equipment accountability with custody staff, and ensure protective clothing and equipment are issued to detainees assigned to special work areas.
• Report significant events through the required reporting channels within prescribed timeframes, and immediately report any suspected sexual abuse or assault, significant self-harm, or suicide risk.
• Maintain records in accordance with applicable federal records retention requirements, the Privacy Act, and safeguarding requirements for personally identifiable and controlled unclassified information.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking. 
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and state/local regulations; manage required reporting. 
• Lead the development, implementation, and documentation of safety-related programs and practices required for accreditation, ensuring all EHS components meet or exceed applicable audit standards.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling, hazard communication, and PPE programs. 
• Chair the Safety Committee; analyze leading/lagging indicators and present to leadership. 
• Plan and lead emergency drills (fire, severe weather, medical, evacuation) in coordination with Security and Medical. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, or related field. 
• 10+ years of EHS experience; detention/corrections or heavy industrial preferred. 
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) required or obtained within 12 months of hire. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with federal privacy standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, and must have resided in the United States for the last five years. Time spent abroad on official U.S. Government duty does not interrupt this period.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all required training.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Additional credentials (CHST, CIH, ASP) and ICS/NIMS training. 
• Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions 

• Must complete all required training
• Ability to work in a secure facility and comply with security protocols. 
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and lift up to 25–35 lbs as role requires. 
• Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned. 
• Ability to travel.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.