Security and Safety Trainer

Newfields
4000 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Description

Job Title: Security and Safety Trainer

Reports To: Director of Security

Salary or Hourly: Hourly

Year Created: 2026

Description

The Security and Safety Trainer is a critical operational role responsible for the development,
delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs across Newfields’ Security
department and the broader organization. This position serves as the institution’s primary safety
compliance officer, ensuring adherence to applicable OSHA regulations, federal and state
workplace safety standards, and emergency preparedness requirements. The Security and
Safety Trainer oversees all security department training for new hires and existing staff, while also
supporting institution-wide safety education initiatives including emergency action planning,
hazard communication, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance topics. This role partners
cross-functionally with department leaders, the Safety Committee, Facilities, and Human
Resources to maintain a culture of safety and preparedness across the campus. The ideal
candidate brings a professional background in training program development, workplace
safety compliance, and operational security, combined with strong communication skills and
the ability to engage diverse audiences from frontline staff to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Safety and Security Trainer for all Security department staff, including Security Rovers, Safety Associates, and seasonal personnel, ensuring consistent delivery of role-specific training curriculum.
• Facilitate new hire orientation training for the Security department, incorporating hands-on scenarios, campus orientation, post and access control procedures, emergency response protocols, and customer service expectations.
• Develop and deliver ongoing, in-service training programs for Security department staff, including recertification, skills refreshers, scenario-based exercises, and policy and procedure updates.
• Facilitate festival security training in advance of major campus events, including Harvest Nights and Winterlights, covering event-specific protocols, crowd management, access control, parking and shuttle operations, and emergency response procedures.
• Present security expectations and safety awareness content during institution-wide New Hire Orientation; support other department onboarding initiatives as requested.
• Lead institution-wide safety training initiatives, including OSHA compliance training, First Aid and CPR certification, hazard communication (HazCom/GHS), fire safety, workplace violence prevention, and other regulatory compliance topics as required by federal, state, and local law.
• Serve as the institution’s Safety and Compliance Officer providing oversight and accountability for campus safety compliance, hazard identification, corrective action tracking, and safety program documentation consistent with applicable OSHA and regulatory standards.
• Support the development, maintenance, and training of Newfields’ Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), including tabletop exercises, evacuation and shelter-in-place drills, and mass notification system activation protocols.
• Conduct and coordinate regular campus safety walkthroughs and inspections to identify hazards, assess compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions; facilitate Transportation Security Administration (TSA) training and annual egress and ingress procedure reviews for Newfields staff.
• Support and participate in the Newfields Safety Committee
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready training records and compliance documentation, including safety logs, incident reports, training completion records, safety inspection reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Assist with compliance audits and inspections by internal leadership or external regulatory bodies, ensuring documentation is current, accessible, and consistent with applicable standards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, complete required documentation, identify root causes, and recommend corrective or preventative actions to reduce future risk; maintain confidentiality of all sensitive records at all times.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies, including local law enforcement, fire authorities, and regulatory bodies, to address security and safety concerns, share information, and coordinate response and preparedness efforts.
• Maintain current knowledge of security industry trends, emerging security regulations, and best practices in museum and venue security through professional development, industry conferences, and continuing education; participate in and complete required courses through Newfields U