Fire Marshal Sergeant County - Prevention

Harris County•Humble, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sergeant is an entry-level supervisory and operational leadership position in the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO) Prevention Bureau. Sergeants serve as the frontline link between Captains and field personnel, translating agency goals, policies, procedures, and priorities into daily operations. They supervise and guide assigned personnel, provide technical direction and mentoring, manage resources, address operational challenges, and support the successful completion of programs and objectives. The position helps ensure that fire and life-safety services are delivered safely, professionally, consistently, and effectively to Harris County residents and stakeholders. The Sergeant oversees a team or group within an assigned branch or service and serves as a subject matter expert. The role works with middle management to implement agency strategic goals, uphold policies and standards, support community safety, and maintain operational efficiency. Duties may include managing HCFMO services at emergency incidents and non-emergency events, coordinating with other emergency services, and engaging community members, businesses, and stakeholders in fire and life-safety education. This is a regular full-time position, normally scheduled Monday through Friday, 0800–1600, with on-call duties as required. The normal workweek is 40 hours, but the position may require flexible hours, after-hours, night, holiday, weekend, and overtime work, potentially without prior notice. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screen. The position is located at 2318 Atascocita Rd, Humble, TX 77396.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Valid Texas driver’s license; the posting also specifies a State of Texas Class C license.
TCFP Fire Inspector I and II certifications.
TCFP Plans Examiner certification must be obtained within one year of promotion.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
Internal applicants must have at least one year of inspection-duties experience at HCFMO.
External applicants must possess two years of active inspection qualifications.
No criminal history that would prevent commissioning or continued employment.
Applicants selected to advance must complete the TCOLE Personal History Statement and Background Investigation Authorization forms.
Applicants are subject to fingerprinting and a criminal background check. Automatic disqualifiers include felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication; Class B misdemeanor convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication within the previous 10 years; an open arrest for any criminal offense; and a family violence conviction.
At appointment, applicants for TCOLE-required positions must be eligible for commissioning by TCOLE as a Peace Officer, pass a TCOLE and general criminal background check including L2 and L3, and pass a TCOLE-certified weapons qualification.
Demonstrated knowledge and abilities in supervision, leadership, program supervision, evaluation and feedback, problem solving, adaptability, decision-making, mentoring and development, interpersonal skills, critical incident response, situational awareness, and areas relevant to HCFMO.
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on the job application; a resume may be attached as supporting documentation, but resume-only information and “See Resume” entries will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

TCFP Instructor certification.
TCFP Fire Investigator certification.
NIMS ICS 300 and 400 certifications.
TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License or higher.
Incident Management Team experience.
Public Information Officer experience.
Experience developing personnel through mentoring, coaching, or formal field-training programs.
Experience representing an agency before stakeholders, elected officials, public meetings, or professional organizations.
Associate degree.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and lead assigned personnel, including training, evaluating, delegating work, and taking disciplinary action.
Ensure daily team activities align with HCFMO goals and objectives.
Lead and participate in assigned HCFMO operational assignments as necessary.
Manage and allocate unit resources to meet operational demands.
Oversee agency activities through effective resource management, deployment, and support consistent with HCFMO policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
Assist in developing policies, procedures, and standards.
Manage applicable HCFMO services at emergency incidents and assigned non-emergency events as needed.
Coordinate response teams, collaborate with other emergency services, and help ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
Enforce Harris County and HCFMO policies, procedures, standards, and codes.
Review and implement HCFMO policies in collaboration with middle management.
Oversee team members’ professional development through training, mentorship, and feedback.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable laws, standards, policies, and procedures.
Work with community members, businesses, and stakeholders to educate them about fire and life-safety practices.
Address public concerns and provide information when required.
Monitor and evaluate team-member performance and provide recommendations concerning promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with HCFMO policies, procedures, and strategic vision.