Fire Protection Officer

Wage Range: $17.50–$21.50/hour

About the role

Securitas is the most locally focused security company in the United States, with over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Our core service offering categories are specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency scenes including, but not limited to, fire, medical, bomb threats, flooding, sprinkler system discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and numerous other types of incidents.
• Arrives on scene, performs scene size-up, and relays information to central dispatch center and on-duty supervisor of current situation and any immediate needs.
• Performs rescue procedures to include, but not limited to, vehicle extrication, machinery extrication, and high-angle and low-angle rescue.
• Performs fire suppression efforts utilizing fire apparatus, hydrants, hose stations, and portable and wheeled fire extinguishers.
• Responds to hazardous material emergencies and provides spill containment efforts for both small and large releases.
• Responds to medical emergencies, initiates patient assessment and/or stabilization, prepares and transports patients to onsite medical clinic.
• Relays patient care information to medical personnel to include, but not limited to, patient information, medical history, vitals, and treatments.
• Administers treatment of injuries and illnesses following established medical protocols and procedures at the emergency scene or in specialized response vehicle.
• Performs triage duties during mass casualty incidents.
• Provides standard security duties to include, but not limited to, unlocking doors, escorts to visitors, guests, and team members, patrols buildings and parking lots, and reports back to central dispatch center and on-duty supervisor any irregularities.
• Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Fire 1 Certification Required
• Driver Certification Required
• Prior firefighter experience preferred
• Previous military experience preferred
• Must be able to meet and maintain all applicable state, county, and municipal certification requirements for EMR certification.
• Must be able to meet and maintain all applicable licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, security operations and procedures.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with others.
• Maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual or stressful situations.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional telephone manner.
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment and organizational needs.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports and logs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to providing high-quality customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and social levels.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work (may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements)
• Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply.

Benefits may be different for union members.