Senior Safety Specialist, Baptist Downtown

Job Summary

Baptist Downtown Protective Services is hiring a Senior Safety Specialist to join our team at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity at Baptist Downtown. ​

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Senior Safety Specialist Job Responsibilities: ​

• This role provides organization-wide leadership, consultation, and technical expertise in workplace safety, life safety, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness.
• Oversees safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, and other governing agencies.
• Coordinates safety training, incident investigations, emergency preparedness activities, and life safety initiatives while serving as a key resource for regulatory readiness and risk mitigation.
• Leads Environment of Care and safety committees, develops policies and procedures, manages hazardous materials and decontamination programs, and partners with organizational leaders to promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all facilities.

Senior Safety Specialist Experience: ​

• 3-5 Years Healthcare Experience

Senior Safety Specialist Education & Credential Requirements: ​

• High School Diploma Required
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Must Be Obtained Within 90 Days of Hire
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) Must Be Obtained Within 90 Days of Hire

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If you are interested in this Full-Time Senior Safety Specialist position at Baptist Downtown, please apply now! ​

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Education Required

High School

Experience

• Security Officer Experience
• Military Experience
• Law Enforcement Experience
• Healthcare Experience

License and Certification

• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) - IBFCSM
• Certified Healthcare Safety (CHSP) - IBFCSM
• Driver's License - DMV
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 - FEMA
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) - IAHSS

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