Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD)

Alliance Building Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Security is seeking Fire & Life Safety Directors to oversee all fire and life safety operations across premier NYC Class-A properties. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate emergency response, and maintain high service standards for tenants, visitors, and staff.

In this leadership role, you will develop and implement emergency plans, conduct drills, monitor life safety systems, and support overall security operations while working with building management and first

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fire and life safety leadership.
• Certification must remain valid for at least 6 months after hire.
• NY State Security Guard license required.
• Minimum 2 years of Fire & Life Safety Director experience in NYC offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and life safety operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop emergency plans, evacuations, and life safety protocols.
• Coordinate drills, safety inspections and staff training.
• Monitor readiness of fire alarm, sprinkler and life safety systems.
• Direct emergency operations with FDNY and first responders.
• Maintain records of inspections, drills and certifications per NYC Fire Code.
• Provide professional service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and building management.
• Support general security operations to enhance site safety.

Skills

Fire & Life Safety Leadership

Emergency Preparedness

Customer Service

Education

F-89 Fire & Life Safety Director Certification

NY State Security Guard License

Job description

Alliance is hiring Fire & Life Safety Directors (FLSD). As a key member of the Corporate Security Team, the Fire & Life Safety Director is responsible for overseeing all fire and life safety operations while maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant environment for tenants, visitors, and employees. This leadership role combines emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service to support operations within New York City’s premier Class-A commercial properties. Alliance Security has openings in high-profile commercial office buildings throughout New York City

Responsibilities

• Fire & Life Safety Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for all fire and life safety operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and building procedures
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and life safety protocols for assigned properties
• Training & Drills: Coordinate and conduct fire drills, emergency exercises, safety inspections, and training sessions for building staff and occupants
• System Oversight: Monitor and ensure the operational readiness of fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, standpipe, emergency communication, and life safety systems
• Emergency Response: Direct emergency operations during fire alarms, medical incidents, evacuations, and other critical events while coordinating with the FDNY, first responders, building management, and tenants
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inspections, drills, incidents, certifications, and required documentation while ensuring compliance with NYC Fire Code and building regulations
• Customer Service & Communication: Maintain a professional, approachable presence while providing exceptional service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and building management
• Security Operations Support: Assist with general security operations, including access control, patrols, incident response, and other Security Officer responsibilities as needed to support overall site safety

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 year
• Valid F-89 Fire & Life Safety Director Certification (must remain valid for at least 6 months beyond hire date)
• Valid NY State Security Guard License
• Minimum of 2 years of Fire & Life Safety Director experience in NYC commercial office buildings