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Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change"

Safety & Security Management Officer

Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change"

  • Kingston and St. Andrew
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 02/02/2026
  • Human Resource
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Under the direction of the Manager, Transport, Security and Safety, the Safety and Security Officer supports the development and continuous improvement of safety, security, and emergency management initiatives to protect people, assets, and reduce organizational risk.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities
  • Coordinates security and safety activities to safeguard ministry assets, employees, guests, or others on ministry’s property;
  • Analyses and evaluates safety and security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement;
  • Researches and creates or implements safety and security standards, policies and regulations;
  • Conducts physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with safety and security policies and regulations;
  • Collects and analyses safety and security data to determine security needs, security programme goals or programme accomplishments;
  • Writes security related documents such as incident reports and tactical or strategic initiatives;
  • Trains staff in safety and security rules and practices;
  • Coordinates safety and security operations or activities with law enforcement, fire and other agencies;
  • Assists in the coordination of disaster and emergency management interventions;
  • Responds to medical and other emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures;
  • Prepares reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures; and other relevant matters;
  • Identifies, investigates, or resolves security or safety breaches;
  • Monitors safety and security policies, programmes procedures to ensure compliance with internal safety and security policies, requirements and GOJ regulatory obligations;
  • Benchmarks with other appropriate entities to utilize best practices and principles in the area security and risk management;
  • Fosters relationships with GOJ stakeholders and related partners in emergency services.

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

  • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall plan for the section;
  • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
  • Prepares reports and programme documents as required;
  • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.

Human Resources Responsibilities

  • Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
  • Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.

Other Responsibilities

  • Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Ref: CSD
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