Working Title: Safety Administrator
Job Class: Safety Administrator
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 92698
Location : Lino Lakes
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/07/2026
Closing Date : 04/02/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE
Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Lino Lakes / LL Safety Administrator
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7 am to 3 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes/30%
Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position provides professional and technical assistance to management, facility, and field services employees to ensure health, safety, environmental and wellness standards are met and maintained according to OSHA standards, NFPA life safety codes, MPCA, Health Department standards; Department of Corrections rules regulations; MN Management and Budget standards; area building codes; ACA standards and federal and state regulations.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) has openings for Safety Administrators at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Red Wing. This position requires travel approximately 30% of the time and has contact with incarcerated individuals.
The Safety Administrator will work within the correctional facility to develop, manage, and monitor the effectiveness of regional/institutional accident and injury prevention and DOC safety programs. Primary objectives include to ensure a safe environment, to comply with applicable regulations, and to help improve the culture of the organization. The Safety Admin provides leadership in coordinating the safety programs within their assigned facility. Other responsibilities include:
Serving on the DOC Safety Team and participating in initiatives aimed at improving the safety and health environment for all employees.
Serving as a DOC contact for physical plant and construction projects.
Planning, developing and implementing safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risks.
To develop, implement, and maintain health and wellness programs and documentation for the required American Correctional Association (ACA) standards to increase employees' awareness and process effectiveness.
Directing the environmental compliance program for the facility and ensure that all state, federal, and county regulations are followed.
Participating in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers' compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers' compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims.
Serving as the institution's liaison to other safety, health, and environmental regulatory agencies such as the Department of Labor & Industry, Minnesota State Fire Marshal, Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience in any one of the following areas: developing and monitoring or auditing safety programs; workers' compensation; health promotion/wellness programs; and/or occupational safety and health regulations. (NOTE: a master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience, a bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience, an associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.)
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA Standards.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local fire prevention/firefighting tactics and standards.
Knowledge of the NFPA Life Code (101), State Building Code and NFPA Electrical Code and Standards.
Knowledge of Federal and State Hazardous Waste Code.
Knowledge of State Health Department regulations.
Ability to work semi-independently, without close supervision.
Ability to develop and conduct safety training for staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, labor, and employees and to handle controversial situations in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Ability to effectively participate on committees.
Basic computer skills, including MS PowerPoint and Excel.
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to prepare and deliver formal and/or informal presentations as well as respond effectively to written and verbal inquiries.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Safety Management/Science or a closely related field.
Experience working in a correctional/secured setting.
Certification as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or a closely related safety and occupational certification. Experience in developing and implementing environmental compliance programs.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us .
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
