Fire Life Safety Director - Corporate Headquarters

About the role

The Fire Life Safety Director oversees the implementation of the building's fire safety plan, manages the Fire Command Station, supervises the fire brigade, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors. The role requires acting as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Remain alert and prepared to respond to emergencies at all times.
• Climb stairs as needed, including during emergency responses.
• Conduct extensive walking and standing while performing life safety patrols across large areas and multiple floors.
• Use communication equipment, including PA systems, telephones, two-way radios, and computers, throughout the workday.
• Maintain the stamina and mobility required to respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Fire Department during emergencies.
• Protect life and property by implementing the building's Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Operate and manage the Fire Command Station during emergency situations.
• Monitor and ensure all life safety systems and related equipment remain fully operational.
• Conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
• Perform routine life safety patrols throughout large buildings and multiple floors.
• Perform elevator fire recall testing.
• Periodically test life safety systems.
• Escort life safety vendors during inspections, maintenance, and testing.
• Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and incident records.
• Respond promptly and effectively to fire alarms, emergencies, and other life safety incidents.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.
• Absorb and distribute visitor, vendor, and employee access badges/identification cards to verify authorized individuals.

Requirements

• F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Certification with 3+ years of experience.
• Valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Maintain all required licenses in active status and carry them while on duty.
• Knowledge of emergency event protocols and Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plans.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Computer proficiency to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites.
• Accurate recordkeeping and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• Be flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Be able to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
• Be licensed by the New York State Department of State.

Benefits

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

Pay

$26.00 / hour

Schedule

Evening and Overnight shifts available, Monday – Sunday

Company

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.