Safety

Overview:  Accidents happen; however, most can be prevented. Safety Specialists plan and organize base safety programs/training and are also tasked with enforcing safety rules.  Their most important task is not easy; getting everyone on base to think "safety first."

Position: Enlisted

AFSC: 1S0X1

Specific Tasks:

• Organize and direct safety activities and develop procedures for evaluating safety programs 
• Coordinate with federal, state, municipal and private agencies regarding safety concerns 
• Perform inspections of base facilities, flight lines, munitions and other areas of safety risk 
• Review engineering plans to ensure adequate safety precautions are considered

Requirements:

• Prior military service; this is not an entry level position 
• Prior qualification at the 5-skill level (3-skill level if no 5 level exists) in any AFSC 
• Recommendation by unit commander
• Minimum grade of E-4
• Normal color vision 
• ASVAB score of 57 on Administrative 
• Ability to speak English clearly and distinctly IAW the Read Aloud Test (RAT) 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Recommendation by unit commander
• Never been convicted by a general, special or summary court-martial
• No record of acrophobia or claustrophobia
• No history of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems
• No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies
• No medical conditions preventing prolonged standing, repetitive movements, walking up to one mile, or walking up and down stairs
• Possess a valid state license to operate a government vehicle

 Related Civilian Careers:

• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians