Fire & Life Safety Director
Location
New York, NY
Level
Director
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$35,000-$39,000
Job Description
Posted on:
February 6, 2024
Berkeley College is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Director to join our team in New York City. Our Fire & Life Safety Directors support Berkeley College in our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. Our FSD’s are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect and the staff that they may lead.
The Fire & Life Safety Director will maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned
- Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
- Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
- Answer all phones in a professional manner and demonstrate the ability to perform clear and audible announcements
- Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits
- Know the facility/building policies and procedures, and enforce them within the limits of the position
- Follow established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standards
- Monitor alarms and systems as required
- Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance to fire and safety standards
- Discusses violations and unsafe conditions with site representative
- Prepares reports, such as inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards
- Maintains records and logs, as required by law
- Maybe called upon to perform fire-fighting duties during emergencies
- May train others in fire emergency response plans
- Assists in fire drills, as required
- Assist building and grounds with maintenance when needed.
- May perform other inspections and safety duties as required
- May perform additional security services functions, as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site(s), in addition to Fire Inspector duties.
- The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned.
Job Requirements
- Current F-89 Fire Safety Director License and ability to take an on-site test
- Willing to obtain additional certifications including S12, S13, S95, and F78
- State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
- Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
- Must have Fire Safety Directors license
- Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and procedures
- Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
- Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, customer service experience, preferred
- Good organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Write routine detailed correspondence, to include log entries, incidents, and reporting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service environment
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve
- Good computer skills; including Microsoft Office.
