SAFETY & SECURITY SPECIALIST (1445)
Salary
$47,418.00 - $56,902.00 Annually
Location
Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
1445-05A
Department
Safety & Security 3968
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY AND ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
In the role of a Safety and Security Officer, the employee is tasked with operations as it relates to the Parish-wide employee safety and accident investigation program. This professional-level position works closely with management and operational personnel to evaluate safety performance, recommend corrective actions, and implement them. This position is responsible for providing safety expertise to Jefferson Parish management and employees, conducting vehicle and injury accident investigations, job site/work zone PPE inspections, and building safety assessments. They also prepare vehicle accident investigations, internal investigation findings, and safety reports, including recommendations for corrective actions for the Safety Manager. This position will collaborate with various departments, analyzing accident data received from departments, risk management, and insurance carriers and preparing statistical reports showing frequency, severity, lost work hours, and direct and indirect costs for each operating department of the Parish government. The Safety & Security office is also tasked with administering and managing the Parish Identification Card and Security Access Control System. This is a critical role and is responsible for issuance of identification cards to all Parish employees and contractors and acts as a system administrator, granting access to buildings and gates throughout the Parish as individuals are networked into the Parish security system. Performs related work as required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; in addition to one of the following:
I. Three (3) years of experience coordinating, managing, and controlling a computerized identification access system with responsibility for controlling access and security to multiple sites and locations.
II. Verifiable graduation from a law enforcement academy; PLUS, three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement role responsible for performing on site threat risk/vulnerability assessments and physical security evaluations.
III. Three (3) years of experience in the safety administration field involving the responsibility for the inspection of work sites for safe and healthy work conditions and the training/instruction of employees on workplace safety.
Substitutions: Valid professional certification in security management (e.g., Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional) may substitute one (1) year of the required experience in option I or II.
Valid professional certification in safety management (e.g., Certified Safety Professional) or completion of the 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration training program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience in option III.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 1445-05A
DATE: 03/30/12
RE-OPENED: 06/27/25
AMENDED: 06/12/26
Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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Have you successfully graduated from a Law Enforcement Academy?
03
Do you possess a valid professional certification in Security Management (e.g., Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional)?
04
Do you possess a valid professional certification in Safety Management (e.g., Certified Safety Professional) or completion of the 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration training program?
05
The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For certificates, licenses, etc. you must provide your original, official proof of these credentials. For College or High School Education, you must provide your official transcripts and/or original diploma. If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY. You may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn: Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR Email the credentials to jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. For college and/or high school diplomas, the original, official diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Licenses, Transcripts, or Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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How many years of work experience do you have coordinating, managing, and controlling a computerized identification access system with responsibility for controlling access and security to multiple sites and locations?
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Describe your work experience coordinating, managing, and controlling a computerized identification access system with responsibility for controlling access and security to multiple sites and locations. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
08
How many years of work experience do you have in a law enforcement role responsible for performing on site threat risk/vulnerability assessments and physical security evaluations?
09
Describe your work experience in a law enforcement role responsible for performing on site threat risk/vulnerability assessments and physical security evaluations. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
10
How many years of work experience do you have in the safety administration field involving the responsibility for the inspection of work sites for safe and healthy work conditions and the training/instruction of employees on workplace safety?
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Describe your work experience in the safety administration field involving the responsibility for the inspection of work sites for safe and healthy work conditions and the training/instruction of employees on workplace safety. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question
Employer Jefferson Parish
Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone 504-364-2730
504-736-6364
Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply