Firefighter - Shift Lieutenant - Steel Mill - Lake County

Alliedbarton Security Services; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is currently seeking a Full Time Security Shift Lieutenant in Burns Harbor, IN. The Lieutenant oversees contractor security and Emergency Response Officers on shift, reporting to the Captain and acting as Incident Commander when needed.

Qualifications include Indiana Firefighter II, Hazmat Operations Level, EMT/EMR, and supervisory experience, with a high school diploma and required licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• For driving positions, must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.
• As a condition of employment, background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol test are required.
• Must maintain required licenses at all times while on duty.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills for wireless client site tech.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Skills

Firefighter II

Hazmat Operations Level

EMT or EMR

Supervisory Experience

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

Great Opportunity to Expand Your Fire Career!

• $23.50 / Hour
• Current certification as Firefighter II ( State of Indiana),
• Certification at the Hazmat Operations Level, and qualified in confined space and high angle rescue operations.
• Current EMT or EMR certification
• Supervisory Experience required

Allied Universal is currently searching for a Full Time Security Shift Lieutenant in Burns Harbor, IN.

The Burns Harbor Shift Lieutenant will be provided on a 21-turn basis. The Lieutenant, in the absence of the Captain shall be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor Security and Emergency Response Officers, on a shift basis, at ArcelorMittal USA Inc. (Burns Harbor, IN) The position will report directly to the Captain and will be qualified to initiate Incident Command at the scene of an emergency of any kind, (including HAZMAT), and shall act as the Incident Commander in the absence of the Captain.

Additional responsibilities of the Burns Harbor Shift Lieutenant include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Shift Lieutenant will be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor security personnel and the plant security program consisting of personnel pass clearance and issuance; mobile and foot patrol; access control of employee and non-employee personnel and vehicles entering and exiting the plant;

• Control of material being brought onto and removed from the property;
• Enforcement of the Plant Employee and Non-Employee Rules and Regulations;
• Enforcement of the Plant Traffic Safety Program;
• Enforcement of the Homeland Security Facility Security Plan;
• Investigation of vehicle accidents, property thefts, loss related incidents and other abnormal or unusual conditions;
• Completion of all accident and security related reports and logs and any other reasonable related security tasks.
• The Shift Lieutenant, in the absence of the Captain, will have responsibilities including but not limited to:
  • Contractor Emergency Response Officers on a shift basis;
  • Response and supervision of all hazardous material incidents as well as rescue situations involving, but not limited to, confined space incidents, aerial or high angle incidents, water related incidents, vehicle entrapment, and equipment entrapment.
  • Response and supervision of all fire prevention and suppression activities of whatever kind or nature relating to structures, buildings and other asserts located on the plant property.
  • Will be expected to acquire a working knowledge of the fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems on the plant property including system operation, system deactivation, system support activities and system restoration.
  • The supervision of the Emergency Response Officers in regards to the completion of various fire maintenance duties. These duties will include but not be limited to:
    • the pickup, refilling, servicing, delivery and required testing of plant fire extinguishers;
    • inspections and recharging of C02 cartridges used in Ansul fire extinguishers;
    • fire alarm system testing;
    • hydrant testing;
    • fire department connection inspections;
    • Hose reel inspections and any other reasonable fire maintenance related tasks.
  • Will perform other duties and assignments as deemed necessary by the Account Manager, Captain or ArcelorMittal Security Manager.
  • Qualified applicants for the Burns Harbor Shift Lieutenant position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• For driving positions, qualified applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license for the state in which applying. All applicants must be eligible to meet our company driving standards.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
• The Shift Lieutenant shall also have the verifiable training in incident command and/or the National Incident Command System (N.I.M.S.).
• The Shift Lieutenant must be able to successfully pass the required screening to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card.
• If not already certified in some aspect of emergency medical care, the Shift Lieutenant will be expected to take such training to at least the level of a First Responder.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Physical and Mental Functions:
• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universalwill consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.*A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Closing

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