Firefighter - Steel Mill - Porter County

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. Work in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace as part of a team that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

About the role

Full-time Firefighter position with a pay rate of $24.03 per hour. Must be able to work a 24/48 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all hazardous material incidents and rescue situations, including confined space, aerial or high angle, water-related, vehicle entrapment, and equipment entrapment.
• Perform fire prevention and suppression activities for structures, buildings, and other assets on plant property.
• Acquire a working knowledge of fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems, including system operation, deactivation, support activities, and restoration.
• Complete fire maintenance duties such as:
  • Pickup, refilling, servicing, delivery, and testing of plant fire extinguishers.
  • Low-pressure hydrostatic testing.
  • Refilling SCBA.
  • Inspection and recharging of CO2 cartridges used in Ansul fire extinguishers.
  • Fire alarm system testing.
  • Hydrant testing.
  • Fire department connection inspections.
  • Hose reel inspections.
  • Other reasonable fire maintenance-related tasks.
• Complete all fire, fire maintenance, and fire system-related reports associated with work duties.
• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least one year.
• Certification as Firefighter II (State of Indiana).
• Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations certifications.
• OSHA 10 certification (assistance available if needed).
• Current EMT or EMR certification (if not certified, may enroll in the next EMR class and discuss probationary firefighter positions).
• Fire I & II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, and a valid EMT or EMR certification.
• Clean criminal record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must pass a State-level fit test and yearly NFPA Physical.
• Be at least 18 years of age (21+ for armed roles).
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and may be required prior to employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Requisition ID: 2026-1664477