Fire & Life Safety Director

Berkeley College is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Director to join our team in New York City. Our Fire & Life Safety Directors support Berkeley College in our goal of providing best-in-class security and life safety services. Our FSD’s are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect and the staff that they may lead.

The Fire & Life Safety Director will maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.

The Fire & Life Safety Director will:

• Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests
• Answer all phones in a professional manner and demonstrate the ability to perform clear and audible announcements
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits
• Know the facility/building policies and procedures, and enforce them within the limits of the position
• Follow established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standards
• Monitor alarms and systems as required
• Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance to fire and safety standards
• Discusses violations and unsafe conditions with site representative
• Prepares reports, such as inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards
• Maintains records and logs, as required by law
• Maybe called upon to perform fire-fighting duties during emergencies
• May train others in fire emergency response plans
• Assists in fire drills, as required
• Assist building and grounds with maintenance when needed.
• May perform other inspections and safety duties as required
• May perform 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.
• The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned. 

Salary Range: $38,000 - $40,000

Job Requirements:

• Current F-89 Fire Safety Director License and ability to take an on-site test
• Willing to obtain additional certifications including S12, S13, S95, and F78
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Must have Fire Safety Directors license
• Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations and procedures
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, customer service experience, preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Write routine detailed correspondence, to include log entries, incidents, and reporting
• 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.

Berkeley College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and the continuation of an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering inclusion, acceptance, and understanding in our community by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the college. 

 All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origin, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are urged to apply.

Salary : $38,000 - $40,000