Fire Safety Officer - Mpa3

Fulton County•Sheriff'S Office/Jail, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Fire Safety Officer to oversee all fire- and life-safety programs within our detention facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local fire codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and all applicable detention-facility regulations. The Fire Safety Officer serves as the agency’s subject-matter expert on fire prevention, fire-protection systems, and emergency preparedness in a secure, high-risk environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fire science, public safety, engineering, or related field.
5 years of experience in fire inspection, fire protection systems, or life-safety compliance.
Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, fire-protection technology, and emergency-response procedures.
Ability to pass all background checks and work effectively in a secure facility.
Expert understanding of fire-protection systems and life-safety codes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and system schematics
Effective communication and training skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Ability to operate within a secure, high-stress environment
All applicants must agree to and successfully pass a background investigation, drug screening and polygraph.
Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified.
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications strongly preferred: Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA or state equivalent), Fire Instructor I, Firefighter I/II, Fire alarm, sprinkler, or life-safety systems certifications
Experience in detention, corrections, industrial, or high-risk environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections of inmate housing units, kitchens, workshops, medical areas, administrative offices, and other facility spaces to identify and mitigate fire hazards.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of flammable liquids, chemicals, and maintenance supplies.
Monitor for unsafe or modified inmate-made items that pose fire risks.
Review facility operations and recommend corrective actions to reduce fire hazards and improve safety.
Develop, maintain, and enforce the facility’s fire safety and emergency evacuation plans.
Coordinate and conduct fire drills for staff and inmates.
Train staff on fire extinguisher use, evacuation procedures, alarm response, and emergency communication protocols.
Respond to fire alarms, smoke reports, and fire incidents, coordinating with custody staff to ensure safe and secure inmate movement.
Serve as the primary liaison with local fire departments and emergency response agencies.
Inspect, test, and maintain fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, suppression systems, and emergency lighting.
Maintain accurate logs of all inspections, tests, repairs, and system deficiencies.
Coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel and external contractors.
Ensure fire doors, emergency exits, and evacuation routes remain unobstructed and fully operational.
Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, state fire codes, OSHA requirements, and correctional facility regulations.
Prepare reports for internal audits, accreditation reviews, and inspections by the state fire marshal.
Document all fire incidents, drills, training sessions, and hazard corrections.
Participate in safety committees and contribute to policy development and updates.
Provide ongoing fire safety training for new hires, correctional officers, civilian staff, and contractors.
Educate inmates on fire safety rules, prohibited items, and emergency expectations.
Develop training materials, presentations, and scenario-based exercises.
Coordinate fire safety procedures with custody operations to ensure inmate accountability and security during emergencies.
Understand inmate behavior patterns that may increase fire risk.
Assist in investigations of fire-related incidents.
Ensure emergency response actions do not compromise facility security or staff safety.
Monitor ventilation systems to prevent smoke spread in confined housing areas.
Oversee fire safety protocols in segregation units, medical isolation areas, and high-security pods.
Review construction, renovation, and maintenance plans for fire code compliance.
Participate in emergency command center operations during major incidents or facility-wide emergencies.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, deficiency notices, and compliance summaries.
Maintain all required documentation for accreditation bodies.
Serve as the primary liaison to the local Fire Marshal’s Office and municipal fire departments.
Coordinate pre-incident planning, facility tours, and joint training with external agencies.
Performs other related duties as required.
Conducts operational research, productivity analyses and management studies to assist in the management of departmental operations, programs, and services.
Researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service, and/or optimize the use of resources.
Coordinates special projects for the department, including the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of moderate construction/maintenance projects, management studies, introduction of new programs, and various professional services.
Oversees professional contractors and/or consultants providing services for projects.
Assists the department managers with strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations.
Administers grants for various state and federally funded programs.
Responds to complaints and questions related to county or department operations, activities, or other issues.
Represents the director and department at various meetings, functions, and events.