On-Call Firewatch Officer - Night & Weekend Shifts

Signal Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Signal Tampa Bay is seeking dependable Firewatch Officers to protect client properties when fire alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service. You will patrol on a set schedule, log every round, and initiate evacuation if needed.

Assignments can last hours to weeks, and you must focus solely on fire safety rounds. A Class D license is not required, with training and a potential path to more security roles.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must pass a background check in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (where permitted by law).
• Must read, write, and speak English well enough to keep a legible log and make a clear 911 call.
• Must own a smartphone for clocking in, reporting, and communication.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must have the physical endurance to stay on foot and moving for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Walk the full assigned patrol route at the interval set by the fire marshal (commonly every 15 to 30 minutes).
• Check stairwells, mechanical and electrical rooms, storage areas, garages, and vacant spaces for fire, smoke, heat, and hazards.
• Identify blocked exits, propped fire doors, and improperly stored flammables.
• Keep an accurate, real-time firewatch log of every round.
• Call 911, alert occupants, and begin evacuation in the event of fire or smoke.
• Meet and brief the fire department on arrival.
• Write incident reports and report hazards to management and the client contact.
• Remain on post until relieved in person.

Job description

Signal Tampa Bay is seeking dependable Firewatch Officers to protect client properties when fire alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service. You will patrol on a set schedule, log every round, and initiate evacuation if needed.

Assignments can last hours to weeks, and you must focus solely on fire safety rounds. A Class D license is not required, with training and a potential path to more security roles.