Fire Life Safety & Security Manager

Nine Orchard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine Orchard in New York City seeks a seasoned Security and Fire Life Safety leader to oversee daily operations, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident response, and compliance with FDNY and NYC codes.

You will manage contractors, inspections, emergency plans, and collaborate with local authorities to ensure safety for guests and staff. Strong certifications and hands-on security experience are required; flexibility for off-hours.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in hotel, commercial, or residential building security/safety management with Fire Life Safety responsibility.
• Working knowledge of NYC Fire Code, FDNY regulations, Local Law requirements, and NYC Department of Buildings compliance obligations.
• Hands-on experience managing third-party contractors and vendors, including scope negotiation, scheduling, and quality control.
• Current or ability to obtain required FDNY certifications (e.g., Fire Safety Director, Fire Guard, or equivalent).
• Strong incident response, investigative techniques, and emergency/crisis management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations including access control, CCTV monitoring, lost and found, and incident response.
• Lead Fire Life Safety compliance with NYC FDNY codes, permits, and inspections.
• Maintain Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, coordinating drills and staff training.
• Ensure designated FDNY-certified personnel are current on required certifications.
• Manage third-party contractors and vendors for alarms, sprinklers, and related services.
• Coordinate inspections and testing for DOB and FDNY compliance.
• Develop emergency response and crisis management plans for various risk scenarios.
• Collaborate with authorities (FDNY, NYPD, EMS) for rapid response.
• Oversee security technologies (CCTV, access control, alarm systems).
• Work with departments to enforce safety practices and injury prevention.
• Maintain logs and compliance documentation for audits.
• Serve on safety/risk committee to drive safety culture and improvements.
• Collaborate with People & Culture on on-property investigations.

Skills

Security operations

Fire Life Safety

FDNY compliance

Vendor management

Emergency planning

Incident investigation

CCTV monitoring

Access control

Training and drills

Leadership

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline

Tools

CCTV systems

Fire alarm panels

MS Office

Job description

Nine Orchard in New York City seeks a seasoned Security and Fire Life Safety leader to oversee daily operations, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident response, and compliance with FDNY and NYC codes.

You will manage contractors, inspections, emergency plans, and collaborate with local authorities to ensure safety for guests and staff. Strong certifications and hands-on security experience are required; flexibility for off-hours.