Safety Officer

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Closing Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Type of Position :

Professional Staff - Fiscal Affairs

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ) :

• Health : Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement : Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department :

OPS Campus Occupational Health & Safety

Departments Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Fire / Life Safety Officer position is crucial to ensure UAMS facilities are conducting the required regulations outline by Joint Commission National Fire Prevention Codes and Building Codes. The Fire / Life Safety Officer is responsible for planning and implementing fire safety measures in the workplace. These measures include inspecting buildings for fire hazards ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and educating staff about fire safety procedures. The Fire / Life Safety Officer provides expert counsel by evaluating interpreting and applying required regulations across fire life safety for all UAMS facilities. The Fire / Life Safety Officer also develop and implement policies to ensure our facilities are in compliance with federal state and local safety regulations and Joint Commission.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Resume

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and / or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity :

Feeling

Frequent Physical Activity :

Crawling Crouching Hearing Kneeling Reaching Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

N / A

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Risk Management,Data Entry,Customer Service,Hotel Experience,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,Workers' Compensation Law,OSHA,Security,EPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1