Fire Safety Director - 36273

Harvard • Manhattan, NY

1d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Fire & Life Safety Directors support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our FSD’s are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect and the staff that they may lead.

Requirements

• Active NYS Security License - Guard Card
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Must have Fire Safety Directors license - F-89 K
• nowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations, and procedures
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, customer service experience preferred
• Good organizations skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Write routine detailed correspondence, to include log entries, incident and reporting
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service environment
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Answer phones professionally and perform audible announcements clearly.
• Enforce facility/building policies and procedures within the position's limits.
• Follow established emergency action plans, fire protection, and safety standards.
• Monitor alarms and systems as required.
• Perform operational functions such as scheduling, overtime management, and staff training when necessary.
• Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports on inspections, violations, and recommendations.
• Perform fire drills and additional safety duties as needed.
• May provide fire-fighting duties during emergencies and train others in emergency response plans.

Benefits

• Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees