Fire Prevention & Security Ofc IV

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Fire Prevention & Security Officer IV in Norman to inspect facilities, enforce safety rules, and provide security for state property and personnel.

The role involves supervising others, responding to alarms, and ensuring compliant security measures across the site. Must have security/fire credentials and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general law enforcement principles and public safety practices.
• Ability to interpret and enforce laws, rules and regulations.
• Supervisory principles and practices within a security setting.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and inspects buildings to detect and remove fire hazards.
• Interprets and enforces rules; safeguards life and property.
• Responds to fire alarms and directs occupants and visitors during emergencies.
• Ventilates buildings to remove heat and gases; aids in rescue operations.
• Checks access, doors, windows and lighting; directs traffic near facilities.
• Prepares oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Emergency response

Supervisory principles

Education

Basic security or firefighter’s course

Armed security guard license (CLEET)

Tools

CLEET certification

Job description

Fire Prevention & Security Ofc IV# State of Oklahoma Careers## Fire Prevention & Security Ofc IVApply: Cleveland County: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR67208**Job Posting Title**Fire Prevention & Security Ofc IV**Agency**650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS**Supervisory Organization**Norman Veterans Home**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**18.69**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.# **Level Descriptor**This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision of other officers in the performance of their duties.# **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.