Security Fire Safety Director

About the Role

Our Fire & Life Safety Directors support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. This is a true leadership position responsible for professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for the people, property, and staff they protect and lead.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility/building
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Answer all phones professionally and perform clear, audible announcements
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits
• Know and enforce facility/building policies and procedures within the limits of the position
• Follow established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standards
• Monitor alarms and systems as required
• Perform operations-related functions including scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, training and development of staff
• 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 on inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards
• Maintain records and logs as required by law
• Perform fire-fighting duties during emergencies when called upon
• Train others in fire emergency response plans
• Assist in fire drills as required
• Perform additional inspections and safety duties as required
• Perform additional security services functions, as permitted under any required Security Officer license and as specified for the assigned site(s)

The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned.

Requirements

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Fire Safety Directors license
• Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and procedures
• Reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Security guard license or ability to obtain one within an acceptable period
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to write routine detailed correspondence, including log entries, incident reports, and other documentation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service environment
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, or customer service experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Health & welfare benefits
• Dental and vision coverage
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 401K enrollment opportunities

Pay

$28.00 per hour

Schedule

• 12 AM – 8 AM
• 8 AM – 4 PM
• 4 PM – 12 AM
• 12 AM – 12 PM
• 12 PM – 12 AM