Fire Prevention and Security Officer I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety is seeking a Fire Prevention and Security Officer I. The role protects state facilities, enforces safety regulations, and may assist in firefighting.

Some positions focus on prevention, with duties spanning patrols, access control, incident reporting, and emergency response. Qualifications emphasize law enforcement knowledge, strict adherence to instructions, and willingness to travel as required by the job level.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general law enforcement principles and practices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions; evaluate emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and inspects buildings and grounds to detect and eliminate fire hazards.
• Interprets and enforces rules and regulations; safeguards life and property at state facilities.
• Responds to fire alarms and reports irregular activities; directs or expels violators.
• Ventilates buildings to remove heat, smoke and gases; assists in firefighting as assigned.
• Checks access and ensures doors/windows are secure; directs traffic near facilities.
• Prepares oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

Education

CLEET Armed Security Guard

Job description

Job Posting Title

Fire Prevention and Security Officer I

Agency

585 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Supervisory Organization

Dept. of Public Safety

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$44,000 annually

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities at a state facility or institution involving the inspection of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and providing security against acts of terrorism for state facilities, employees and the public. This may include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards, providing assistance to employees or visitors, directing traffic and performing other duties related to the protection of state property, employees, visitors and others. Some positions may be primarily responsible for fire prevention activities and have additional responsibilities assigned for assisting in firefighting activities.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Patrols and inspects buildings and grounds, within an assigned area, to detect and eliminate fire hazards and discourage vandalism.

• Interprets and enforces rules and regulations; safeguards life and property at state facilities or institutions and surrounding grounds.

• Responds to fire alarms and reports irregular activities; apprehends or expels violators; answers inquiries and gives directions to employees and the general public.

• Ventilates buildings to remove heat, smoke and gases; makes forced entries to rescue persons during fires or other emergencies.

• Checks authorized persons in or out of buildings and grounds area and assures that unauthorized persons are denied access; checks to see that doors and windows are secure and lights are out; directs traffic in the vicinity of state facilities and parking areas.

• Prepares oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry level work in a training status to build their skills in security and fire prevention and protection procedures. In this role, employees will be assigned tasks which involve enforcing security regulations and safeguarding life and property at state facilities, institutions and surrounding grounds.

Education and Experience

(Level -1) Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.

(Level - III) - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of general law enforcement principles and practices; of state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to public safety and criminal conduct; of methods and techniques used in conducting investigations; and of emergency response policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the methods and objectives of security, and of standard fire prevention and protection theory.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; and to evaluate emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Special Requirements

(Level I) - Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related duties associated with this position.

(Level III) - This position level, at the Department of Public Safety, requires a current Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certification as an “Armed Security Guard.” Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Some positions at the Department of Public Safety will require graduation from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Academy (CLEET) with certification as an “Armed Security Guard.”

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.