Flsd - 37799

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

5d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking dedicated Fire & Life Safety Directors to support our mission of providing top-tier security and life safety services. As a Fire & Life Safety Director, you will be responsible for delivering professional, customer-focused security and life safety services, protecting both people and property, and potentially leading a team. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and secure environment for clients, employees, visitors, and guests.

Requirements

State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
Must have Fire Safety Director's license
Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and procedures
Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
Good organization skills
Write routine detailed correspondence, to include log entries, incident and reporting
Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service environment
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned.
Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Answer all phones professionally and demonstrate ability to perform clear and audible announcements.
Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
Know and enforce facility/building policies and procedures.
Follow established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standards.
Monitor alarms and systems as required.
Perform operations-related functions including scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, and training/development of staff.
Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance with fire and safety standards.
Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with site representatives.
Prepare reports such as inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
Maintain records and logs as required by law.
May perform fire-fighting duties during emergencies.
Train others in fire emergency response plans.
Assist in fire drills as required.
Perform other inspections and safety duties as required.
Perform additional security services functions as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site(s), in addition to Fire Inspector duties.