Fire & Security Technician I

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters. Our ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment guides everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is core to our mission, and collaboration is key to our success.

About the Role

Protects the organization's employees, properties, and assets from harm or danger. Develops and/or follows fire and security policies and procedures that comply with government guidelines and standards. Conducts investigations to protect organization assets and responds to contingency events, including bomb threats, explosions, fires, sabotage, and severe weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supports security and guards buildings, grounds, materials, work sites, or other venues.
• Monitors access controls and security systems; responds to alarms, reports of issues, or requests for assistance.
• Follows gate-keeping procedures such as verifying visitor credentials, conducting inspections, or preparing paperwork or activity logs.
• Supports emergency response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment.
• Assists firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials.
• Uses and operates firefighting tools, equipment, and apparatus safely and effectively.
• Assists with fire system inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• Prepares post-incident reports as required.
• Must carry a state-licensed firearm.

Requirements

• Attending a Vocational/Technical School or internal training program OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience or skillset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Decision-making skills.
• Judgment and attentiveness.
• Detail-oriented.
• Emergency management.
• Heavy equipment operation.
• Fire control and public safety.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods.
• Work may require exposure to changing climate conditions and/or operating machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift or outside normal business hours.
• This position is safety-sensitive.

Travel

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time.