Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD)

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

Job summary

Alliance Security is hiring Fire & Life Safety Directors to lead fire and life safety programs across NYC's premier Class-A properties. You will serve as the primary expert for compliance, emergency preparedness, and customer service within a fast-paced corporate security team.

This leadership role requires 3-5 years in FLS leadership, NYC building experience, and valid F-89 certification along with a NY Security Guard License.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years in Fire & Life Safety leadership.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Fire & Life Safety Leadership: primary contact for all fire and life safety operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Emergency Preparedness: develop and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and life safety protocols.
• Training & Drills: coordinate drills, safety inspections, and training sessions for staff and occupants.
• System Oversight: monitor readiness of fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, standpipe, and life safety systems.
• Emergency Response: direct responses during alarms, incidents, evacuations, coordinating with FDNY and managers.
• Compliance & Documentation: maintain records of inspections, drills, incidents, and certifications per NYC Fire Code.
• Customer Service & Communication: provide professional service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and management.
• Security Operations Support: assist with access control, patrols, and incident response as needed.

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