Fire Watch Attendant (Temporary)

Enterprise State Community College; Phil Campbell (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Shoals Community College is seeking a Fire Watch Attendant to maintain continuous surveillance of campus areas, identify fire hazards, and respond to emergencies under the direction of the Facilities Department.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience as a fire watch or safety monitor, and knowledge of fire extinguisher use. Salary is set by the Alabama Community College System; applications due by Sept 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience as a fire watch, safety monitor, or security guard is preferred.
• Knowledge of fire extinguisher use is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous visual surveillance of assigned areas for smoke, sparks, flames, or other potential fire hazards.
• Monitor designated work areas during activities requiring fire watch or when fire protection systems are impaired.
• Ensure combustible materials are removed from or maintained at a safe distance from designated work areas.
• Verify familiarity with fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and emergency response equipment.
• Immediately activate emergency procedures and contact emergency services when signs of fire or other emergencies are detected.

Skills

Fire safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fire extinguisher use

Job description

The Fire Watch Attendant is responsible for maintaining continuous surveillance of designated campus areas to identify and respond to potential fire hazards. This position helps ensure the safety of students, employees, visitors, and college property by monitoring work areas, enforcing fire safety protocols, documenting observations, and reporting unsafe conditions. The Fire Watch Attendant works under the direction of the Facilities Department and responds appropriately to emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.

• Maintain continuous visual surveillance of assigned areas for smoke, sparks, flames, or other potential fire hazards.
• Monitor designated work areas during activities requiring fire watch or when fire protection systems are impaired.
• Ensure combustible materials are removed from or maintained at a safe distance from designated work areas.
• Verify familiarity with the location and operation of fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and emergency response equipment.
• Immediately activate emergency procedures, including sounding the fire alarm and contacting emergency services, upon detecting signs of fire or other emergency conditions.
• Restrict unauthorized personnel from entering hazardous or restricted work areas to maintain a safe environment.
• Observe work areas for unsafe conditions and report fire hazards, safety concerns, or violations of established fire safety procedures to the appropriate Facilities personnel.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of fire watch assignments, inspection periods, observations, incidents, and corrective actions taken.
• Communicate regularly with Facilities staff and supervisors regarding work assignments, safety concerns, and emergency situations.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable fire safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Facilities operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior experience as a fire watch, safety monitor, or security guards, preferred.
• Knowledge of fire extinguisher use, preferred.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form, and
• a current resume.

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.

Applications should be received by no later than September 18,2026.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule H35, Rank 16 ($26,292 - $34,346).

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.

Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.