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Newport, Rhode Island | On-site
Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will lead day-to-day jobsite safety for the prime contractor and oversee subcontractor compliance with the applicable edition of EM 385-1-1, OSHA construction standards, and project-specific safety requirements. Experience on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) construction projects is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and maintain the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and verify that prime contractor and subcontractor crews follow it.
Conduct and document daily safety inspections, identify hazards, track deficiencies, and verify that corrective actions are complete.
Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) with supervisors and subcontractors before work begins and when work methods or site conditions change.
Lead safety orientations and briefings. Maintain inspection logs, training records, and other required safety documentation.
Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions warrant it and verify that hazards are addressed before work resumes.
Report and investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
Serve as the designated on-site SSHO under ENG Form 6282 and coordinate safety matters with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives.
Required Qualifications for Newport
Meet the project’s Level 1 SSHO qualifications and be eligible for designation on ENG Form 6282.
Document at least five years of continuous construction safety experience.
Provide proof of OSHA 30-hour Construction training and at least 24 hours of formal safety training per year.
Complete the 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering EM 385-1-1, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1. Candidates who need to complete or renew the course must do so within 60 days of contract award, subject to the project specifications.
How to Apply
Submit a résumé that lists relevant construction projects, employment dates, and your on-site safety responsibilities. Include your OSHA 30-hour Construction card, formal safety training records, and 40-hour course certificate if completed.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety officer jobs.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification
- Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments and incident investigations
- Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations including CFR Title 29
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety management, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation
- Proficiency with safety management software and incident reporting systems
Tips for Your Safety Officer Job Search
List your certifications above your summary
Recruiters screening safety officer resumes look for credentials like OSHA 30, CSP, or CHST before they read anything else. Put certifications in a dedicated section at the top so they're impossible to miss during a fast scan.
Quantify your incident-reduction results
Generic phrases like 'improved workplace safety' don't move hiring managers. Write 'reduced recordable incidents by X over 18 months' or 'trained 200 employees on lockout/tagout procedures' to show concrete operational impact from your work.
Filter openings by industry sector first
Safety officer requirements vary significantly between construction, healthcare, and chemical manufacturing. Target postings in your strongest industry so your compliance vocabulary, regulation knowledge, and past experience align directly with what the employer needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists safety officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers about near-miss incidents
Interviewers for safety officer roles almost always ask how you handled a close call or identified a hazard before it caused injury. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, action, and outcome format before your interview.
Negotiate by referencing comparable site complexity
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the number of employees you oversaw, the regulatory complexity of your past sites, or multi-shift operations you managed. That framing connects your value directly to the scope of the role you're entering.
Safety Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most safety officers?
FREEDOM OUTDOORS, JBW Federal, and Aimbridge Hospitality are hiring the most safety officers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction, logistics, and large manufacturing employers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many safety officer jobs are remote?
About 15% of safety officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because physical site presence is central to the job. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include corporate environmental compliance, safety training development, and program management roles that do not require daily floor or field inspections.
How do you become a safety officer?
Start by earning a degree in occupational health, safety management, environmental science, or a closely related field, then complete your OSHA 30-hour certification for your target industry. Build field experience through internships, entry-level EHS technician roles, or assistant safety coordinator positions. Pursue the Associate Safety Professional credential once you have documented field hours, then advance toward the Certified Safety Professional designation as your experience grows.
How do you get hired as a safety officer with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like safety technician, EHS coordinator, or safety assistant, which are designed for candidates early in their careers. Completing your OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification before applying signals commitment and gives you a concrete credential to lead with. Volunteer on a joint safety committee, assist with toolbox talks, or shadow a site safety officer to build documented field hours that strengthen your application.
What does the safety officer interview process look like?
Most safety officer interviews follow a phone screen with HR, then a panel interview with the site manager, an EHS director, and sometimes an operations lead. Expect competency-based questions about past incident investigations, regulatory audits you have managed, and how you have handled pushback from employees or supervisors on safety requirements. Some employers add a site walkthrough where they ask you to identify hazards in real time.
Where can I find and apply to safety officer jobs?
You can find and apply to safety officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background and certification level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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