Fire & Life Safety Director: Lead Security & Fire Response

Harvard Protection Services, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Fire & Life Safety Director to deliver professional security and life safety services across our client sites in New York. You will lead staff, maintain a visible presence, monitor facilities, and enforce site policies while coordinating emergency procedures.

The role requires Fire Safety Directors license and strong communication and computer skills. We offer hourly pay, health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Must hold state or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Must have High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Must have Fire Safety Directors license.
• Knowledge of fire inspection operations and procedures is preferred.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within a reasonable period.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• A true Leader position with staff leadership and customer service focus.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Acknowledge and manage traffic, visitors, and tenant interactions.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Schedule, overtime management, and review of logs and incident reports.
• Test and inspect fire safety devices to ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports on inspections, violations, and fire hazard reductions.
• May train others in fire emergency response plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a Fire & Life Safety Director to deliver professional security and life safety services across our client sites in New York. You will lead staff, maintain a visible presence, monitor facilities, and enforce site policies while coordinating emergency procedures.

The role requires Fire Safety Directors license and strong communication and computer skills. We offer hourly pay, health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and a 401(k) program.