Garrison Safety Specialist 1, 2, or 3

About the Department

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 096-2026                                                              BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: June 10, 2026                                                    Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE:  June 24, 2026                                                    Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

                                                                                                         Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

*SALARY:                                                                                        Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

      MA-613 $35,734 - $50,997                                                      Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

      MA-614 $38,230 - $54,562
      MA-615 $40,914 - $58,365

*Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified* 

Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for coordination of Louisiana Military Department employees Safety and Risk Management activities at Jackson Barracks and Camp Villere. Coordination will include planning and organizing the overall safety, emergency preparedness and loss prevention program for separate agencies. The plan will be designed to reduce accidents, decrease agency cost and protect personnel, property and equipment. Assists in the development and update of all safety policies and procedures for the separate agencies at the locations shown above. Make recommendations to resolve potential safety problems for an agency. Provide technical and specialized support for Risk Management programs including property and liability claims, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance and safety and environmental health/hazards. Assist department staff in the monitoring of state exposure, reporting requirements and other Risk Management activities. Responsible for assessing risk to insurable in agencies and departments and assisting/training agency personnel in establishing, implementing and maintaining the State's statutory Loss Prevention Programs. Monitor submission and quality of safety meeting and building inspection reports and advises agency heads of standards. Acts as a facility point of contact in all matters dealing with safety, Risk Management and Office of Risk Management audits. File claims and keep records of property, liability, vehicle accident and worker's compensation claims. Coordinate with claims adjusters and maintains claim files for catastrophe property losses. Conducts accident investigations as needed, monitor safety and environmental health/hazards. Responsible for providing quarterly safety trainings (1 per quarter) and meetings (2 per quarter) which are to include all above agency personnel including AGR and state employees at Belle Chasse. Conduct new employee Safety orientation on all or new state transferred employees with-in 90 days of hire. Verify annually and maintain motor vehicle records of all state employees that are to be authorized for driving privileges. Conducts annual fire drills on all state and 50/50 buildings. Monitors submission and quality of building inspections and monthly fire extinguisher inspections for all state and 50/50 buildings located at Jackson Barracks and Camp Villere. Completion of SHARP Training and fosters sexual harassment free environment. Complete all LMD training requirements annually. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess knowledge in loss prevention training, Army accident Investigation training, ECO training, adult first aid/CPR/AED instructor courses. and OSHA Academy confined spaces. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations.
  Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a preemployment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All Applicants must complete a LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) and attach a legible copy of their Official Birth Certificate, Driver's License and Social Security Card. Resumes are optional and will not be accepted unless they are submitted with the LANGLMD-H Form 10 (State Application).

• State Application: The LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) is located at
  http://geauxguard.la.gov/join-us/state-technician-vacancies

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)

Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm