Security Fire Safety Director - 36634

Harvard Protection Services, LLC • New York, NY

3d • $24 - $24 • 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

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses - NYS Security License / Guard Card
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Must have Fire Safety Directors license - F-89
• Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations, and procedures
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
• 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 aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Answer all phones in a professional manner and demonstrate ability to perform clear and audible announcements
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Know the facility / building policies and procedures, and enforce them within the limits of the position
• Follow established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standards
• Monitor alarms and systems as required
• May perform operations related functions to include; scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, training and development of staff, as required
• Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protections devices to ensure compliance to fire and safety standards
• Discusses violations and unsafe conditions with site representative
• Prepares reports, such as inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards
• Maintains records and logs, as required by law
• Maybe called upon to perform fire-fighting duties during emergencies
• May train others in fire emergency response plans
• Assists in fire drills, as required
• May perform other inspections, and safety duties as required
• May perform additional security services functions, as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site(s), in addition to Fire Inspector duties
• The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED