Fire & Life Safety Director - Frontline Security Leader

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Fire Safety Director to lead security operations at a Manhattan site. You will ensure professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property, while guiding staff and coordinating with site representatives.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, monitoring alarms, training staff, and performing fire safety duties as needed. A Fire Safety Directors license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Must have Fire Safety Directors license.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, customer service experience preferred.
• Good organizational 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and aid 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.
• Enforce facility policies and procedures within the position's limits.
• Monitor alarms and systems as required.
• Possibly perform fire extinguishment duties during emergencies.
• May train others in fire emergency response plans and assist in fire drills.
• May perform additional safety inspections and security duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Safety Directors license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Security Fire Safety Director to lead security operations at a Manhattan site. You will ensure professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property, while guiding staff and coordinating with site representatives.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, monitoring alarms, training staff, and performing fire safety duties as needed. A Fire Safety Directors license and a high school diploma are required.