Fire Prevention and Security Officer

State of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•$29,500 - $31,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Recovery Center is seeking a safety-minded, support-focused Fire Prevention and Security Officer. The position involves inspecting buildings and grounds to eliminate fire hazards, enforcing applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and providing security at the center. Duties may include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards, assisting employees and visitors, directing traffic, and protecting state property, employees, visitors, and others. The role is full-time and non-exempt. Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours, depending on arrangements with the supervisor. Available schedules include an evening shift beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, or a night shift beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary based on business needs, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The position is at the Children's Recovery Center of Oklahoma in Norman, which serves youth ages 13 through 17 from all 77 Oklahoma counties. The center provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma-related conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old due to DHS requirements.
A valid driver's license is required, and applicants must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
For F&S Level II: completion of a basic security and/or firefighter's course and two years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.
Upon a conditional offer, applicants must undergo a physical examination and meet requirements to occasionally lift or carry 60 pounds and push or pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, applicants must submit to pre-employment and preplacement drug testing upon a conditional offer and receive a negative result.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and grounds to identify and eliminate fire hazards.
Enforce applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Provide security at the Children's Recovery Center.
Patrol assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards.
Assist employees and visitors.
Direct traffic.
Protect state property, employees, visitors, and others.

Benefits

State-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.