Facility Fire Response Coordinator
Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Posted on: 02/15/2025
Full-time
Location QUEENS
No exam required
DepartmentCompliance and Field Audits
Salary range:$135,000.00 – $135,000.00
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 6,000 incarcerated individuals and 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
Responsibilities
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) has the need for a Facility Fire Response Coordinator who will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Security Operations. The Facility Fire Response Coordinator will:
- Manage the Fire Safety Unit (FSU) day-to-day operations, administration, and training- Facilitate and coordinate initial response to fires occurring in DOC facilities and property-including coordinating initial evacuation, suppression and communication between agency stakeholders and incoming external resources such as the FDNY
- Develop and execute a Fire Brigade training program for FSU members to operate efficiently and safely in the applicable jail setting (i.e. smoke/ confined space conditions, ICS, SCBA, etc.)
- Collaborate with DOC Training to develop and deliver fire safety training for all new Correction Officers, newly promoted Captains and Assistant Deputy Wardens, and other staff.
- Liaise with internal facilities and special unit stakeholders as well as external responders(i.e. FDNY, NYCEM, etc.) in the event of fire and emergency response, preparedness, trainingand strategic planning
- Monitor and respond to fire alarms and conduct routine inspections of fire and life safety equipment and systems as defined by applicable agency directives and industry standards
- Design and execute effective drills in partnership with DOC Preparedness and Resilience, Special Operations Division and Facility Operations as well as applicable local FDNY Battalion sat DOC Facilities
- Seek and develop capacity (i.e. equipment, training, professional development) for the Fire Safety Unit via grant opportunities, new need requests and partnerships
- Abide by but also refine/develop standard operating procedures and directives to meet the needs of current facilities and future jail locations for fire and emergency response operations
- Participate in the planning activities and provide input on design layout for new construction projects including the Therapeutic Outposts, Borough
-Based Jail locations and new construction projects
- Collaboration with investigative bodies to collect and preserve evidence and support fire investigations
- Collect and evaluate fire statistics for the purpose of managing and mitigating sources of ignition, and fire risk
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Job Requirements
Preferred Skills
- Extensive experience and knowledge in correctional classification methodologies and best practices in security management - Minimum of 10 years experience in a correctional, probation, parole or law enforcement - Strong leadership and excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management - Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills to assess risks, analyze complex security issues and develop appropriate solutions - Proven ability to drive cultural change and embeds a security-aware culture within a government agency. - Experience in conducting security audits, risk assessments, and managing incident response processes. - Ability to work after business hours and on weekends - Proven ability to manage competing priorities and execute during emergencies - Experience with using and making data-driven decisions at the senior-level - Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing - Ability to lead and build consensus with multiple stakeholders - Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
