Fire Prevention & Security Ofc I

State of Oklahoma; Custer (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Fire Prevention & Security Officer I. This position patrols and inspects buildings and grounds to detect and eliminate fire hazards, enforces laws and provides security against acts of terrorism for state facilities, employees and the public. Duties may include directing traffic and assisting visitors during events or emergencies.

Education and experience requirements are none at this entry level. Compensation is $14.47 per hour for full-time, regular employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security methods and fire prevention theory.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and follow instructions.
• Proficiency in English to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and grounds to detect and eliminate fire hazards.
• Enforce rules and safeguard life and property at facilities.
• Respond to fire alarms and control access to premises; assist in emergencies.
• Ventilate buildings and assist in rescue during fires or emergencies.
• Check authorized persons in or out and deny access to unauthorized individuals.
• Prepare oral and written reports of activities and incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Posting End Date

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

Job Posting Title

Fire Prevention & Security Ofc I

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$14.47/hr

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

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

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

Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.

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. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with any assessment and equalization analyst position. ## Some positions may require experience in a specific type of property appraisals, or Geographic Information Systems related to mapping or other technical fields.

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.