Fire Prevention & Security Ofc IV

State of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

12d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This leadership-level position at the Norman Veterans Home involves supervising other officers in fire prevention, security, and protection duties. Responsibilities include inspecting buildings and grounds to identify fire hazards, enforcing applicable rules and regulations, safeguarding people and state property, responding to alarms and incidents, controlling access, and assisting employees and visitors. Some positions in this job family may also assist with firefighting activities.

Requirements

• Completion of a basic security and/or firefighter’s course.
• Four years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work, plus one additional year of qualifying experience; alternatively, eighteen months of experience in security work and current licensure as an armed security guard through the Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
• Knowledge of general law enforcement principles and practices; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to public safety and criminal conduct; investigation methods and techniques; emergency response policies and procedures; and supervisory principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise other officers in the performance of their duties.
• Patrol and inspect assigned buildings and grounds to detect and eliminate fire hazards and discourage vandalism.
• Interpret and enforce rules and regulations and safeguard life and property at state facilities or institutions and surrounding grounds.
• Respond to fire alarms, report irregular activities, apprehend or expel violators, answer inquiries, and give directions to employees and the public.
• Ventilate buildings to remove heat, smoke, and gases, and make forced entries to rescue people during fires or other emergencies.
• Check authorized persons entering or leaving buildings and grounds, deny access to unauthorized persons, check doors and windows, ensure lights are out, and direct traffic near state facilities and parking areas.
• Prepare oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

What This Job Offers

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