What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire and Life Safety Director position at United Service Companies?
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DIRECTOR
United Security Services, Inc., seeks to employ a Full-Time Fire and Life Safety Director, located in the New York area. This will be for a hotel setting and requires a specialty certification (Z89/F89/T89 FLSD Category of Fitness) from the Fire department of NY (FDNY). Schedule flexibility is also an absolute must.
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor guest areas for unauthorized people, suspicious activity and/or any discrepancies.
- Remain attentive to any abnormalities, all of which include any form of safety hazards, and emergency cases. Emergency response (i.e., fire, police, ambulance work force) should be reached in the event of any irregularities.
- Direct and assist in emergency procedures, ensuring that the fire safety plan is executed accordingly.
- Assure that all fire and safety systems, including fire alarms and smoke detectors are functioning; report any defective systems as needed.
- Guarantee that information is neatly and appropriately recorded into to all logbooks in accordance with NYC Fire Code.
- Ensure that Security Guards are present for their scheduled shifts and located at their designated post.
- Ensure Security Guards are in full uniform, comply with post orders, and company policy.
- Assist with any needs or requests hotel guests may have.
- Maintain a hospitable and safe environment for all guests and hotel personnel.
- Communicate with regional management and property manager.
Requirements:
- Experience in security, armed or unarmed
- Supervisory experience in building security strongly preferred
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One of the following COF licenses:
- F, N, T, or Z-89
- F or T is most-preferred
- If in possession of a Z license, you must prefer the date it was issued
- Ability and willingness to stand and be mobile
- Flexibility as the hours range
United Security Services, Inc. is a fast growing nationwide company with many opportunities for growth and advancement. We are security professionals with hospitality-focused training. Once on-board, security personnel deliver essential customer service, exercise knowledge in problem solving and use their exceptional service skills. We are proud of our employees and only hire people who care about our clients and about the businesses and facilities in which they serve. From security officers to security management, United Security Services employees thrive on providing exceptional service.
