Fireguard
Job Description
Mulligan Security is a Manhattan-based provider of the finest security and fire safety professionals available. We are committed to providing best-in-class security and fire and life safety services to prime high-rise commercial office buildings, major corporate facilities, and company headquarters through our highly trained staff of dedicated professionals. Mulligan is a division of Protos Security, the leader in technology-enabled security services. To learn more about Protos, visit www.protossecurity.com
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fireguards to join our team. This position is in our New York NY office and is on-site.
Mulligan Security Offers:
A competitive compensation package.
- The rate for this role is $20.00- $21.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
- PTO, holiday, and sick time off
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision.
- 401(k) investment plan
- Life insurance
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The role of fire watch security guards is primarily to ensure that everything is in accordance with the safety permit. If a situation occurs, they will provide emergency response and ensure people are safe until the local fire department sends help.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Fireguard must make sure that all posted fire safety signs are clearly visible.
- Fireguard must also make sure that exits signs posted above doors are always illuminated.
- Fireguard is required to make regular visual inspection and patrols of the assigned area of responsibility.
- Responsible for conducting surveillance patrol on the property.
- Responsible of keeping a record of everything. As a Fireguard, typically you must kea log to record what they notice during their patrols.
- Fireguards are responsible of addressing fire hazards. If the fire watch guard notices that something isn’t functioning properly or there is a fire hazard the property manager isn’t aware of, they will address the issue right away. They also provide emergency response in case of a fire breakout assisting the management and escorting the staff to safety.
- Responsible for ensuring that equipment is available. Fire watch security officers also ensure that fire extinguishers and other equipment are available for emergency cases.
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.
Job Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:
- Must be a NYS Licensed Security Guard Officer
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have 8HR Pre-assignment, 16 OJT and 8Hr Annual completed.
- Must have valid NYS DOS Security Guard Unique Identification Card
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
- Must perform security patrols of designated areas on foot.
- Must observe and report suspicious activities and persons.
- Must have ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
- Must have ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
- Must monitor and control access at building entrances and exits.
- Must investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
- Must pass a detailed two-step interview process to qualify for the position.
- 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.
- Must have an F-02 certification of fitness.
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 lift 50 pounds.
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to climb multiple flights of stairs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma / GED
- Experience: 1+ years of Security/fireguard.
- Must have an F-02 certification.
