Safety Specialist Jobs in Missouri
Safety Specialist jobs in Missouri draw steady demand across manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, with openings at every level from entry-level site safety coordinator to senior environmental health and safety manager. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield are the primary hiring centers, anchored by employers like Boeing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and BJC HealthCare. The most sought-after specialties in Missouri are construction safety, industrial hygiene, and process safety management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerJE Dunn Construction
Top cityKansas City, MO
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Work type100% On-site
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Missouri State University
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Positronic Industries
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Safety Specialist : St Louis, MO
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Kendall Vegetation Services
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Element Resources
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Forest City, Missouri
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Hulcher Services
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Campus Safety Specialist
Missouri State University·Springfield, Missouri
Job functions:
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Information
Position Title
Campus Safety Specialist
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Office of University Safety
HR Home Department
060113 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY SAFETY
Pay Grade
24
Proposed Salary
$17/hour with $.30/hour second shift differential and $.60/hour third shift differential
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Campus Safety Specialist performs safety, loss prevention, traffic control duties, conducts regular vehicular, bike, and foot patrols and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, renders assistance as appropriate, and makes reports. The Campus Safety Specialist enforces University parking and other University regulations, directs traffic, and provides directions and information. The Campus Safety Specialist is instrumental in campus safety through proactive safety efforts, such as identifying hazards, making building visits, checking safety equipment, delivering safety and security lectures as required, and having positive interaction with students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Maintains a safe and secure campus by regularly traveling through assigned areas on a bicycle, on foot, or in a vehicle, observing for unauthorized personnel or activities, enforcing University rules, regulations and policies, and reporting violations to the appropriate authority, checking doors and locks for proper operation, and securing and locking buildings and windows as directed.
2. Reduces the potential for injury, loss of life, property theft, and/or destruction of property by conducting area checks for potentially dangerous or unsafe areas, buildings, and conditions, (e.g., inoperative lighting, unlocked doors, insecure stairway railing, etc.), routinely inspecting fire extinguishers, and making on-the-spot corrections if possible or reporting the conditions to an appropriate authority for correction.
3. Enforces University parking and bicycle regulations by being knowledgeable of the regulations, advising faculty, students, staff, and visitors about the regulations, issuing tickets, applying wheel clamps, arranging for vehicles to be towed, and securing and issuing violation notices for bicycles, rendering assistance during traffic accidents, and preparing reports regarding on-campus traffic accidents.
4. Responds to weather, fire, hazardous materials, medical, and security emergencies as well as natural disasters, utilizing the incident command system, assesses the situation, takes mitigation action to protect lives, property, and the environment by following procedures prescribed in the Office of University Safety Policy and Procedures Manual, and assists emergency response.
5. Renders assistance at medical emergencies by performing CPR or rendering first aid to the injured person(s), determining the need for additional medical attention, contacting the appropriate agency/office to facilitate emergency medical attention, remaining with the injured person(s) until relieved by an appropriate authority, and preparing and submitting a detailed report.
6. Promotes an awareness of safety issues by talking to students, faculty, staff, and others, distributing informational materials regarding safety during normal duties, and conducting presentations or training as scheduled by the Manager, Campus Safety.
7. Encourages a proactive approach to safety by meeting with the leaders of University organizations to discuss their specific vulnerabilities to person, property, and equipment loss, assisting with the development of programs to alleviate or reduce identified vulnerabilities, monitoring the progress of those programs, and adjusting or modifying those programs as needed to improve safety.
8. Promotes a positive image of the University by providing directions and information to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus regarding campus locations, facilities, and activities, and rendering such assistance as requested within capability to provide (e.g., battery jumps for dead car batteries, use of telephone, etc.).
9. Responds to incidents of crime against people, including assault, sexual assault, rape, and crimes against property, including theft, burglary, and arson, interacts compassionately with victims to minimize impact, provides information on available resources, assists law enforcement as requested, thoroughly, accurately, and professionally documents incidents, and makes timely reports of campus complaints, incidents involving possible criminal activity, and other daily activities.
10. Thoroughly, accurately, and professionally documents all complaints, daily activities, and incidents and submits the information to the appropriate individual(s).
11. Supports the Office of University Safety by serving as an instructor of departmental personnel during initial and in-service training as directed by the Manager, Campus Safety and functioning as a dispatcher when directed to do so by the Supervisor, Campus Safety.
12. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending
professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director, University Safety or designee for a wide array of topics, such as the Clery Act, Title IX, report writing, communications, fire alarm systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems, hazardous materials, incident command, etc.
13. Contributes to the overall success and morale of the Office of University Safety by adhering to the Office of University Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned in a professional manner.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: With a high school diploma, at least two years of work experience is required; experience in positions involving customer service, safety, security, loss control, parking, traffic control, fire prevention, emergency services, or related fields is preferred. With an Associate’s degree, one year of experience as described above is required; with a Bachelor’s degree, no experience is required.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. the ability to conduct effective interviews, make accurate observations, and write detailed reports is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including prevention, investigation, and traffic control is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to react quickly and appropriately to threatening emergency and non-emergency situations, make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals, and learn, understand, and apply policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, interpret fire alarm systems, develop an understanding of the surveillance camera system, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required.
Certification and Training: A valid driver’s license is required. Current certification for First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 training is required or obtained within one year of appointment. All newly hired Campus Safety Specialists will successfully complete a Campus Safety orientation training prior to being assigned to a shift. Successful completion of the MSU bicycle training is required.
Effort: The position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move quickly throughout campus on foot and by bike, including climbing stairs in all University buildings. The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required. This position occasionally works in confined spaces and at heights. Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, in varied weather conditions. Bicycle duty occurs on all three shifts.
Other: The scope of the position may require nighttime, holiday, and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed. Positions associated with this job classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated ‘sensitive’ as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this job classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.
Experience: With a high school diploma, at least two years of work experience is required; experience in positions involving customer service, safety, security, loss control, parking, traffic control, fire prevention, emergency services, or related fields is preferred. With an Associate’s degree, one year of experience as described above is required; with a Bachelor’s degree, no experience is required.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. the ability to conduct effective interviews, make accurate observations, and write detailed reports is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including prevention, investigation, and traffic control is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to react quickly and appropriately to threatening emergency and non-emergency situations, make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals, and learn, understand, and apply policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, interpret fire alarm systems, develop an understanding of the surveillance camera system, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required.
Certification and Training: A valid driver’s license is required. Current certification for First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 training is required or obtained within one year of appointment. All newly hired Campus Safety Specialists will successfully complete a Campus Safety orientation training prior to being assigned to a shift. Successful completion of the MSU bicycle training is required.
Effort: The position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move quickly throughout campus on foot and by bike, including climbing stairs in all University buildings. The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required. This position occasionally works in confined spaces and at heights. Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, in varied weather conditions. Bicycle duty occurs on all three shifts.
Other: The scope of the position may require nighttime, holiday, and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed. Positions associated with this job classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated ‘sensitive’ as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this job classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/5425-campus-safety-specialist.htm
Open Date
08/12/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Shifts (not all shifts may be available, the most immediate shift is CSS 3D as bolded below)
CSS 1A – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Monday-Friday
CSS 1B – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Saturday-Wednesday
CSS 1C – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Thursday-Monday
CSS 1D – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 1E – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (0930 – 1730) Monday – Friday
CSS 2A – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Monday-Friday
CSS 2C – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Saturday – Wednesday
CSS 2D – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3A – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Monday-Friday
CSS 3B – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3C – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Friday-Tuesday
CSS 3D – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Saturday-Wednesday
CSS 1A – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Monday-Friday
CSS 1B – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Saturday-Wednesday
CSS 1C – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Thursday-Monday
CSS 1D – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 1E – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (0930 – 1730) Monday – Friday
CSS 2A – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Monday-Friday
CSS 2C – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Saturday – Wednesday
CSS 2D – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3A – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Monday-Friday
CSS 3B – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3C – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Friday-Tuesday
CSS 3D – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Saturday-Wednesday
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260212FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87530
Missouri State University
Campus Safety Specialist
Springfield, Missouri
New 10h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
CPR Certification
Job Description
Position Information
Position Title
Campus Safety Specialist
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Office of University Safety
HR Home Department
060113 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY SAFETY
Pay Grade
24
Proposed Salary
$17/hour with $.30/hour second shift differential and $.60/hour third shift differential
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Campus Safety Specialist performs safety, loss prevention, traffic control duties, conducts regular vehicular, bike, and foot patrols and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, renders assistance as appropriate, and makes reports. The Campus Safety Specialist enforces University parking and other University regulations, directs traffic, and provides directions and information. The Campus Safety Specialist is instrumental in campus safety through proactive safety efforts, such as identifying hazards, making building visits, checking safety equipment, delivering safety and security lectures as required, and having positive interaction with students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Maintains a safe and secure campus by regularly traveling through assigned areas on a bicycle, on foot, or in a vehicle, observing for unauthorized personnel or activities, enforcing University rules, regulations and policies, and reporting violations to the appropriate authority, checking doors and locks for proper operation, and securing and locking buildings and windows as directed.
2. Reduces the potential for injury, loss of life, property theft, and/or destruction of property by conducting area checks for potentially dangerous or unsafe areas, buildings, and conditions, (e.g., inoperative lighting, unlocked doors, insecure stairway railing, etc.), routinely inspecting fire extinguishers, and making on-the-spot corrections if possible or reporting the conditions to an appropriate authority for correction.
3. Enforces University parking and bicycle regulations by being knowledgeable of the regulations, advising faculty, students, staff, and visitors about the regulations, issuing tickets, applying wheel clamps, arranging for vehicles to be towed, and securing and issuing violation notices for bicycles, rendering assistance during traffic accidents, and preparing reports regarding on-campus traffic accidents.
4. Responds to weather, fire, hazardous materials, medical, and security emergencies as well as natural disasters, utilizing the incident command system, assesses the situation, takes mitigation action to protect lives, property, and the environment by following procedures prescribed in the Office of University Safety Policy and Procedures Manual, and assists emergency response.
5. Renders assistance at medical emergencies by performing CPR or rendering first aid to the injured person(s), determining the need for additional medical attention, contacting the appropriate agency/office to facilitate emergency medical attention, remaining with the injured person(s) until relieved by an appropriate authority, and preparing and submitting a detailed report.
6. Promotes an awareness of safety issues by talking to students, faculty, staff, and others, distributing informational materials regarding safety during normal duties, and conducting presentations or training as scheduled by the Manager, Campus Safety.
7. Encourages a proactive approach to safety by meeting with the leaders of University organizations to discuss their specific vulnerabilities to person, property, and equipment loss, assisting with the development of programs to alleviate or reduce identified vulnerabilities, monitoring the progress of those programs, and adjusting or modifying those programs as needed to improve safety.
8. Promotes a positive image of the University by providing directions and information to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus regarding campus locations, facilities, and activities, and rendering such assistance as requested within capability to provide (e.g., battery jumps for dead car batteries, use of telephone, etc.).
9. Responds to incidents of crime against people, including assault, sexual assault, rape, and crimes against property, including theft, burglary, and arson, interacts compassionately with victims to minimize impact, provides information on available resources, assists law enforcement as requested, thoroughly, accurately, and professionally documents incidents, and makes timely reports of campus complaints, incidents involving possible criminal activity, and other daily activities.
10. Thoroughly, accurately, and professionally documents all complaints, daily activities, and incidents and submits the information to the appropriate individual(s).
11. Supports the Office of University Safety by serving as an instructor of departmental personnel during initial and in-service training as directed by the Manager, Campus Safety and functioning as a dispatcher when directed to do so by the Supervisor, Campus Safety.
12. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending
professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director, University Safety or designee for a wide array of topics, such as the Clery Act, Title IX, report writing, communications, fire alarm systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems, hazardous materials, incident command, etc.
13. Contributes to the overall success and morale of the Office of University Safety by adhering to the Office of University Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned in a professional manner.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: With a high school diploma, at least two years of work experience is required; experience in positions involving customer service, safety, security, loss control, parking, traffic control, fire prevention, emergency services, or related fields is preferred. With an Associate’s degree, one year of experience as described above is required; with a Bachelor’s degree, no experience is required.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. the ability to conduct effective interviews, make accurate observations, and write detailed reports is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including prevention, investigation, and traffic control is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to react quickly and appropriately to threatening emergency and non-emergency situations, make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals, and learn, understand, and apply policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, interpret fire alarm systems, develop an understanding of the surveillance camera system, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required.
Certification and Training: A valid driver’s license is required. Current certification for First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 training is required or obtained within one year of appointment. All newly hired Campus Safety Specialists will successfully complete a Campus Safety orientation training prior to being assigned to a shift. Successful completion of the MSU bicycle training is required.
Effort: The position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move quickly throughout campus on foot and by bike, including climbing stairs in all University buildings. The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required. This position occasionally works in confined spaces and at heights. Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, in varied weather conditions. Bicycle duty occurs on all three shifts.
Other: The scope of the position may require nighttime, holiday, and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed. Positions associated with this job classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated ‘sensitive’ as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this job classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.
Experience: With a high school diploma, at least two years of work experience is required; experience in positions involving customer service, safety, security, loss control, parking, traffic control, fire prevention, emergency services, or related fields is preferred. With an Associate’s degree, one year of experience as described above is required; with a Bachelor’s degree, no experience is required.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. the ability to conduct effective interviews, make accurate observations, and write detailed reports is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including prevention, investigation, and traffic control is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to react quickly and appropriately to threatening emergency and non-emergency situations, make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals, and learn, understand, and apply policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, interpret fire alarm systems, develop an understanding of the surveillance camera system, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required.
Certification and Training: A valid driver’s license is required. Current certification for First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 training is required or obtained within one year of appointment. All newly hired Campus Safety Specialists will successfully complete a Campus Safety orientation training prior to being assigned to a shift. Successful completion of the MSU bicycle training is required.
Effort: The position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move quickly throughout campus on foot and by bike, including climbing stairs in all University buildings. The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required. This position occasionally works in confined spaces and at heights. Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, in varied weather conditions. Bicycle duty occurs on all three shifts.
Other: The scope of the position may require nighttime, holiday, and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed. Positions associated with this job classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated ‘sensitive’ as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this job classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/5425-campus-safety-specialist.htm
Open Date
08/12/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Shifts (not all shifts may be available, the most immediate shift is CSS 3D as bolded below)
CSS 1A – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Monday-Friday
CSS 1B – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Saturday-Wednesday
CSS 1C – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Thursday-Monday
CSS 1D – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 1E – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (0930 – 1730) Monday – Friday
CSS 2A – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Monday-Friday
CSS 2C – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Saturday – Wednesday
CSS 2D – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3A – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Monday-Friday
CSS 3B – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3C – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Friday-Tuesday
CSS 3D – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Saturday-Wednesday
CSS 1A – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Monday-Friday
CSS 1B – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Saturday-Wednesday
CSS 1C – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Thursday-Monday
CSS 1D – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (0700-1500) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 1E – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (0930 – 1730) Monday – Friday
CSS 2A – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Monday-Friday
CSS 2C – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Saturday – Wednesday
CSS 2D – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (1500-2300) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3A – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Monday-Friday
CSS 3B – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Wednesday-Sunday
CSS 3C – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Friday-Tuesday
CSS 3D – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (2300-0700) Saturday-Wednesday
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260212FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87530
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety specialist jobs across Missouri.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 general industry and 1926 construction standards
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses, safety audits, and incident investigations
- Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs to frontline and supervisory staff
- Proficiency with safety management software and OSHA recordkeeping under 29 CFR Part 1904
Safety Specialist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety specialist in Missouri?
Most Missouri employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or industrial engineering, combined with a recognized credential such as the Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional designation through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Missouri does not issue a state-specific safety specialist license, so the CSP or ASP serves as the primary professional benchmark. Gaining OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification before pursuing the CSP strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire safety specialists in Missouri?
Employers hiring safety specialists in Missouri right now include JE Dunn Construction, Mercy, and Aramark, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's concentration of large manufacturers, healthcare systems, and construction contractors means ongoing demand across both private industry and institutional employers.
Which Missouri cities have the most safety specialist jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield account for the largest share of safety specialist openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through their dense mix of manufacturing facilities, major hospital systems, and large construction projects, while Springfield's growing logistics and healthcare sectors pull in a consistent share of openings tied to employers based in southwest Missouri.
Are there remote safety specialist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety specialist work is predominantly hands-on and site-based, so most roles require a physical presence for inspections, audits, and incident response. About 0% of safety specialist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be corporate EHS program manager or compliance analyst positions rather than field roles.
How can I get hired as a safety specialist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an environmental health and safety technician or safety coordinator role, which Missouri manufacturers and construction firms regularly fill from candidates who hold an OSHA 30-hour card and are working toward their ASP. Large Missouri employers like Boeing in St. Louis and major hospital systems in the BJC and MU Health Care networks hire EHS assistants and safety interns who move into specialist roles. Completing the OSHA 30 and volunteering to lead safety committees in any current job signals readiness to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Missouri employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and credentials, and apply directly through each posting.
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