Security Fire Safety Director-39729

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a Security Fire Safety Director to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and property at an assigned facility, as well as any staff the director may lead. This is a leadership role that requires a visible presence, a professional demeanor, and the ability to support customers, employees, visitors, and guests while monitoring for suspicious or unsafe activity. The director enforces facility policies and procedures within the limits of the position, follows emergency action plans and fire and safety standards, and performs inspections and related reporting. Depending on the assigned customer location, the role may also include operational and staff-management duties, additional security functions, and other inspections or safety responsibilities. Harvard Protection Services describes its culture as employee-first and customer-focused, with core values of people first, safety, teamwork, client focus, and accountability. The position pays $28.45 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Hold a Fire Safety Director license.
Have knowledge of, or the ability to learn, fire inspection operations and procedures.
Have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Have strong interpersonal communication skills.
Hold a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Have good organizational skills.
Be able to write routine, detailed correspondence, including log entries, incident reports, and reporting.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, customer-service environment.
Have good time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and solve problems.
Have good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in contract security, law enforcement, a fire department, the military, or customer service.

Responsibilities

Lead staff while maintaining a professional demeanor and assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building and monitor the environment for suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, including customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Answer phones professionally and make clear, audible announcements.
Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn and enforce facility policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
Follow established emergency action plans, procedures, fire protection requirements, and safety standards.
Monitor alarms and systems as required.
Perform operational functions as needed, including scheduling, overtime management, reviewing daily logs and incident reports, and staff training and development.
Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire-protection devices to ensure compliance with fire and safety standards.
Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with the site representative.
Prepare inspection reports, document standards violations, and recommend ways to eliminate fire hazards.
Maintain records and logs as required by law.
Perform firefighting duties during emergencies if called upon.
Train others in fire emergency response plans and assist with fire drills as required.
Perform other inspections and safety duties as required.
Perform additional security services functions, as permitted by any required Security Officer license and specified for the assigned site, in addition to Fire Inspector duties.