About the Role
Baraya Extended Care is seeking a specialized Safety and Security Engineer to join its team in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This vital role aims to ensure the safety of residents, staff, and facilities in rehabilitative and long-term care environments. The Safety and Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and peaceful environment by monitoring access, enforcing safety policies, responding to incidents, and supporting emergency preparedness initiatives. The incumbent will collaborate closely with leadership to ensure the highest standards of safety and security are consistently met.
Scope of Responsibilities
The scope of this position includes maintaining a secure campus, including vigilant monitoring of entry points, surveillance systems, and perimeter security. Responsibilities extend to incident response, situation containment, and managing traffic and crowds during activities, and effective coordination with local emergency services. A key aspect of the role involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments, safety audits, and facility inspections to proactively identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions. The incumbent will also be involved in visitor screening, ID badge management, and facilitating staff training on essential safety protocols, fire safety, and evacuation procedures. Collaboration with clinical and facilities teams is vital to ensure the safe movement of patients and residents, transportation safety, and adherence to privacy regulations. Budget awareness and regular reporting on security incidents, asset protection, and overall safety program effectiveness are also integral to this position.
Key Tasks
- Maintain a safe facility environment by monitoring entry points, CCTV cameras, and alarm systems.
- Respond effectively to incidents, disturbances, and emergencies, coordinating closely with security and clinical teams.
- Conduct regular safety rounds, risk assessments, and safety drills, implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Enforce visitor management policies, including screening and directing visitors to appropriate areas.
- Support incident reporting processes, including root cause analysis and implementing safety improvements.
- Collaborate with facilities, nursing, and administrative departments to ensure the safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Maintain accurate incident logs, comprehensive security documentation, and ensure readiness for reviews.
- Provide customer-service oriented support to residents, families, and staff with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Patrol assigned areas, monitoring AED locations, emergency exits, and safety signage.
- Manage access control and visitor screening during shifts, documenting any violations.
- Respond to alarms, medical alerts, and security incidents, coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Assist with evacuation planning and drills, actively participating in fire safety and disaster preparedness activities.
- Report safety hazards, thefts, or vandalism, following up with corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy in all security-related matters.
- Support staff training on safety procedures, situation containment techniques, and emergency protocols.
- Prepare periodic security and safety reports for leadership review.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or a related field.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, and CSMS certifications are required or highly preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in security, safety, or emergency management, preferably within the healthcare sector or similar environments.
- Experience with access control systems, CCTV, incident reporting, and conducting safety drills is an advantage.
Required Skills
- Familiarity with incident command structures and situation containment techniques.
- Proficiency in basic first aid and CPR (certification preferred).
- Strong observation, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication, conflict resolution, and customer service orientation skills.
- Ability to prepare detailed incident reports and maintain security records.
- Experience in supporting organizational preparedness.
- Proficiency in safety management software, access control and ID systems, and basic IT skills.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English, written, spoken, and reading.
Job Details
Company: Baraya Extended Care
Location: Medina, Saudi Arabia
Experience Required: 2-5 years
Job Type: Full-time