Working Title: Safety Officer
Job Class: Safety & Health Officer 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 94580
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/01/2026
Closing Date : 06/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
Division/Unit : St Peter / Forensic Administration
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join Forensic Services.
The Forensic Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensic Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.
Forensic Services in St. Peter has an exciting opportunity as a Safety Officer. The Safety Officer will work closely with the Safety Administrators in planning, directing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring the fire, occupational safety and health, and risk management programs.
The Safety Officer serves as a leadership member of the Safety Committee and participates across the Forensics enterprise. The Safety Officer conducts periodic safety audits to ensure safety procedures are being followed, reports on safety initiatives and staff safety metrics, and develops corrective safety measures.
Primary responsibilities include:
Develop safety procedures and plans
Ensure safety programs are following all applicable federal and state standards and codes
Provide safety support to all staff to enhance their knowledge regarding identifying risks and techniques to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses
Provide hands-on training and support to staff to enhance their knowledge regarding identifying and understanding safety risks and how such can be prevented or reduced. Trainings will be based on unique specific skill sets and in accordance with the specific needs of the program
Assist in the development and planning of emergency and disaster readiness
Minimum Qualifications
(To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describes your work experience in the areas listed, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.)
2 years of experience working in a residential environment or large healthcare setting
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Identifying occupational safety and health problems and develop ways to support and implement solutions.
Mentoring, guiding, or leading employees with Incident Command Systems, safety interventions, or other emergency response systems
Assisting in the implementation of safety and security policies
Knowledge of industrial hygiene and ways to protect from hazards at work that may result in injury, illness, or affect the well-being of co-workers
Basic knowledge of Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA)
*Note: An associate's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for 6 months of experience. A bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management/Control, Occupational Safety, Safety Management/Science, Safety Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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.
