Fire Prevention & Security Ofc IV

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is seeking personnel for full-time security and fire prevention roles at state facilities in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include patrolling premises, inspecting for fire hazards, enforcing safety regulations, and assisting during emergencies.

Qualified candidates will have a basic security or firefighter’s course, plus several years of related experience and CLEET licensure may be required. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on safety and public service.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements include a basic security or firefighter’s course and four years of security or fire prevention experience, plus one additional year of qualifying experience; OR eighteen months of security experience with CLEET licensure.
• Knowledge and abilities include general law enforcement principles, public safety laws and procedures, investigative methods, emergency response policies, and supervisory practices.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and inspects buildings and grounds to detect and eliminate fire hazards and deter vandalism.
• Enforces rules and regulations; safeguards life and property at state facilities and surrounding grounds.
• Responds to fire alarms, directs evacuations, and assists in firefighting and rescue operations.
• Prepares oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

Skills

General law enforcement knowledge

Public safety regulations

Investigations

Emergency response

Supervisory principles

Education

Basic security or firefighter’s course

CLEET armed guard licensure

Four years security/fire prevention experience

Job description

Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation 18.69

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.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a basic security and/or firefighter’s course and four years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work. plus one additional year of qualifying experience; OR eighteen months of experience in security work and a current licensure as an armed security guard through the Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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; of emergency response policies and procedures; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require that applicants be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible for veterans’ preference under Title 74 O.S. Supp Section 840.15.

In accordance with Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A, some positions must be filled with qualified disabled veterans in the following order of preference: FIRST: Qualified Disabled Veteran; SECOND: Qualified Veteran.

The Employment Security Commission is responsible for screening all eligibles to insure that appointees are selectively qualified based upon the order of preference as required by Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A.

Positions funded by U.S. Department of Labor Veterans grants must meet grant requirements.

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.

Agency Contact

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.

Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment.