Safety Coordinator

Apply by : All applications must be submitted by 5 : 00 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Applications received after 5 : 00 pm will not be considered.

Position Summary

The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Safety Coordinator. This role will be responsible for establishing the physical security and emergency preparedness of NYSTRS. This includes the responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and security protocols to ensure the well-being and protection of our employees, visitors, and assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety, security, and emergency management (policies, procedures, and protocols), as well as a strong knowledge of safety and security regulations, standards, and best practices. The ability to create and administer policies to minimize risks and excellent communication skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• A masters degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and three (3) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; OR
• A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and five (5) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; OR
• An associate degree in a relevant field such as safety, security, or emergency management and seven (7) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices; OR
• Graduation from a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in a corporate or industrial setting providing oversight of physical site safety, security management and emergency operations and response practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Modality

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

Job Duties

The duties of the Safety Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following :

Salary Grade

This position is a Grade 27

Salary Range

$122,115- $159,332

Job Type

Non-Civil Service / Confidential

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.

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