Fire Watchman
Job Description
Job Description
**URGENTLY HIRING**
MUST HAVE FO1 FIREGUARD LICENCE
WALK IN INTERVIEWS MON - THURS 10AM - 2PM
CARGO BLDG 151 RM 300 JFK INTL AIRPORT JAMIACA, NY 11430
MUST HAVE A NYS FIRE GUARD LICENSE (F01, F02, F03, F04, F60)
Position Summary
A Fire Watchman's main function is to observe and report. The officer maintains a safe and secure environment for clients and employees.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- FIREGUARD LICENCE (Required)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
Essential Job Responsibilities
· Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
· Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
· Prevent damage or injury by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; deter trespassers.
· Respond to alarms or calls of distress.
· Use radios and/or cell phones to stay in contact with Security personnel
· Call for Police assistance if necessary
· Perform Escorts within the Airport for non-Port Authority Badged personnel
· Regulate and monitor building systems
· Operate screening machinery including X-ray machines, magnetometers and wands.
Job Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
· Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holiday’s
· Must be able to work outside in all types of weather
· Must be able to follow detailed procedures
· Strong surveillance skills
· Must be dependable
· Must project a professional image and maintain CLPA uniform standards
· Strong integrity, ethics and emotional control
Competencies
· Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills combined with sound judgment
· Organized with an attention to detail
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Flexible and willing to learn new skill sets
· Ability to take initiative and work within a team structure as well as independently
Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
· Must be able to report to work on time in all types of weather
· Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat.
· Able to stand for 8 hours
· Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
Minimum Qualifications
· Education: High school diploma/GED
· 18 years of age
· Have the legal right to work in the United States
· State Photo Identification
· Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment screening requirements
· Fireguard license
· Previous employment verification
