Fire Prevention & Safety Officer - I or II

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents inspect buildings and grounds to identify and eliminate fire hazards, enforce applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and provide security at Griffin Memorial Hospital. Typical duties include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards, assisting employees and visitors, directing traffic, and performing other duties to protect state property, employees, visitors, and others. This is a full-time shift position with one opening. The listed shift is 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity; employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The position is offered at Level I or Level II. The listed hourly rates are $14.18 for Level I and $15.14 for Level II. The position is non-exempt and posted until filled.

Requirements

• Level I: No requisite education or experience is required for consideration.
• 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, submit to a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 60 pounds and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 30 pounds.
• Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position and have a valid driver’s license.
• For this safety-sensitive position, submit to pre-employment and preplacement urinalysis drug testing; appointment is contingent on a negative result.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and grounds to identify and eliminate fire hazards.
• Enforce applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide security at Griffin Memorial Hospital.
• Patrol assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards.
• Assist employees and visitors.
• Direct traffic.
• Perform other duties related to protecting state property, employees, visitors, and others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including a benefits allowance.
• A 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, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training opportunities and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed