Security Fire Safety Director - 39666

Harvard•Manhattan, NY

18h

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a Security Fire Safety Director to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property at an assigned facility. This is a leadership position that may include leading staff and supporting customers, employees, visitors, and guests. The director is expected to maintain a visible presence, monitor the facility for suspicious or unsafe activity, enforce site policies and procedures, and follow established emergency, fire-protection, and safety standards. The role includes fire-safety inspections and recordkeeping, including testing and inspecting fire extinguishers and other fire-protection devices, discussing violations and unsafe conditions with the site representative, preparing inspection and hazard reports, and maintaining required logs and records. The director may also support fire drills, train others in emergency response, perform firefighting duties during emergencies, and carry out additional security functions as permitted by applicable licenses and site requirements. Duties may vary by assigned customer location. The schedule is Saturday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM, and Monday through Wednesday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM. The stated pay rate is $28.00 per hour. Harvard Protection Services offers health and welfare, dental and vision coverage, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment benefit opportunities.

Requirements

State- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Fire Safety Director license.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, fire inspection operations and procedures.
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 organizational skills.
Ability to write routine, detailed correspondence, including log entries and incident reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-service environment.
Good time-management skills and ability to prioritize and solve problems.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead staff and maintain a professional demeanor while assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence at the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, 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 duties 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 for compliance with fire and safety standards.
Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with the site representative.
Prepare reports on inspections, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
Maintain records and logs as required by law.
Perform firefighting duties during emergencies when called upon.
Train others in fire emergency response plans when needed.
Assist with fire drills as required.
Perform other inspections and safety duties as required.
Perform additional security services functions when permitted by required security officer licenses and assigned-site requirements.