Fire Safety Director

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high‑quality security services in the United States. Our reputation is built on responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly.

About the role

Fire & Life Safety Directors (FSDs) support Harvard Protection’s goal of providing best‑in‑class security and life‑safety services. FSDs are responsible for delivering professional, customer‑focused security and life‑safety services for the people, property, and staff they protect, while leading site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility/building.
• Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Answer all phones in a professional manner and make clear, audible announcements.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Know and enforce facility/building policies and procedures within the limits of the position.
• Follow established emergency‑action plans, fire‑protection, and safety standards.
• Monitor alarms and related systems as required.
• Perform operations‑related functions such as scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, and staff training/development.
• Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire‑protection devices to ensure compliance with fire and safety standards.
• Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with site representatives.
• Prepare reports—including inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
• Maintain records and logs as required by law.
• May be called upon to perform fire‑fighting duties during emergencies.
• Train others in fire‑emergency response plans and assist in fire drills as required.
• Perform additional inspections and safety duties as needed.
• Provide additional security services functions, as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site(s), in addition to fire‑inspector duties.

Requirements

• State or municipality‑mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Fire Safety Director’s license.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, fire inspection operations and procedures.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Security guard license or ability to obtain one within an acceptable period.
• Previous contract security, law‑enforcement, fire department, military, or customer‑service experience preferred.
• Good organizational skills and ability to write routine detailed correspondence, including log entries, incident reports, and other documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑service environment.
• Effective time‑management, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Benefits

• Health & welfare insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• 401(k) enrollment opportunities

Pay

$28.00 ON CALL

Schedule

Evenings 4 pm – 12 am