Fire Prevention & Safety Officer - I or II

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Norman, OK

4d•$29,500 - $31,500•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents are assigned responsibilities, involving the inspection of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and providing security at Griffin Memorial Hospital. Typical work duties may include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards; providing assistance to employees or visitors; directing traffic; and performing other duties related to the protection of state property, employees, visitors and others.

Requirements

Level I: No requisite education and experience are required for consideration.
Level II: Completion of a basic security and/or firefighter's course, and 2 years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 60 pounds occasionally, and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.
Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards.
Enforce laws, rules, and regulations.
Provide security at Griffin Memorial Hospital.
Patrol assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards.
Provide assistance to employees or visitors.
Direct traffic.
Perform other duties related to the protection of state property, employees, visitors, and others.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.
Generous benefits allowance.
Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation in the first year.
15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Longevity Bonuses.
Training Opportunities for CEU requirements.