Fire Protection Officer

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Officer in Lafayette, IN. The role covers emergency response, fire suppression, hazmat containment, and medical scene support.

Requires Fire 1 and Driver certifications; prior firefighter or military experience is preferred. Responsibilities include arriving on scene, scene size-up, patient stabilization, reporting to dispatch, and maintaining accurate logs and reports.

Qualifications

• Must meet and maintain all state, county, and municipal certification requirements for EMR.
• Must meet and maintain all licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork, professional demeanor, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency scenes including fire, medical, bomb threats, and other incidents.
• Arrives on scene, assesses situation, relays needs to dispatch and supervisor.
• Performs rescue procedures for vehicle, machinery, high and low angle scenarios.
• Executes fire suppression using apparatus, hydrants, hoses, extinguishers.
• Responds to hazardous materials and containment of spills.
• Assesses and transports patients to onsite medical clinic when needed.
• Relays patient data to medical personnel and follows protocols.
• Performs triage during mass casualty events and maintains logs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Situational awareness

Reporting

Education

Fire 1 Certification Required

Driver Certification Required

Prior Firefighter experience preferred

Previous military experience preferred

Job description

Fire Protection Officer

Wage Range: $17.50-21.50/ hour

Job Information:

• Fire 1 Certification Required
• Driver Certification Required
• Prior Firefighter experience preferred
• Previous military experience preferred

Securitas is the most locally focused security company in the United States, with over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Securitas USA's core business is security services. Our main service offering categories are specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management.

Job Description

• Responds to emergency scenes including, but is not limited to, fire, medical, bomb threats, flooding, sprinkler system discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and numerous other types of incidents.
• Arrives on scene, performs scene size up, and relays information to central dispatch center and on-duty supervisor of current situation and any immediate needs.
• Performs rescue procedures to include, but is not limited to, vehicle extrication, machinery extrication, and high angle and low angle rescue.
• Performs fire suppression efforts utilizing fire apparatus, hydrants, hose stations, and portable and wheeled fire extinguishers.
• Responds to hazardous material emergencies and provides spill containment efforts for both small and large releases.
• Responds to medical emergencies, initiates patient assessment and/or stabilization, prepares and transports patients to onsite medical clinic.
• Relays patient care information to medical personnel to include, but is not limited to, patient information, medical history, vitals, and treatments.
• Administers treatment of injuries and illnesses following established medical protocols and procedures at the emergency scene or in specialized response vehicle.
• Performs triage duties during mass casualty incidents.
• Provide standard security duties to include, but is not limited to, unlocking doors, escorts to visitors, guests, and team members, patrol buildings and parking lots, and report back to central dispatch center and on-duty supervisor any irregularities.
• Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to meet and maintain all applicable state, county, and municipal certification requirements for EMR certification.
• Must be able to meet and maintain all applicable licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, security operations and procedures.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with others.
• Maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual or stressful situations.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional telephone manner.
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment and organizational needs.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports and logs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to providing high-quality customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and social levels.