DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Salary:  $62,445.55 - $83,540.70

To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Safety Analyst.  Under general direction, performs advanced professional work in the development, coordination, and analysis of a occupational safety and health program.  Work includes a variety of tasks associated with the inspection and assessment of safety and health conditions and incidents; compliance of OSHA, EPA, ADOSH and ADOA State Risk Management statutes, rules, regulations and directives. 

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Risk Management, Fire Science, Safety or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible safety, risk management, construction, industrial hygiene, hazmat, fire science, environmental and occupational safety and health, project management or closely related experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in an office and on-site inspection settings. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds. May be required to travel to perform certain work functions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have and maintain a valid State of Arizona driver license. Must acquire and retain the Loss Prevention Coordinator Certification through training provided by the Arizona Department of Administration Risk Management within 18 months of appointment into this classification.

Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. 

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.