Harvard Protection Services, Llc. - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Fire Safety Director (FSD) position at Harvard Protection Services is a part-time role focused on providing exceptional security and life safety services. The FSD will work primarily on Sundays from 12 am to 12 pm, ensuring a safe environment for all individuals within the assigned facility. This role is critical in maintaining a professional demeanor while leading staff and assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests. The FSD will be responsible for monitoring the environment to detect any suspicious or unsafe activities, maintaining a visible presence in the facility, and ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures. In this leadership position, the FSD will become familiar with the incoming and outgoing traffic, knowing the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests. The role requires answering phones professionally and making clear announcements. The FSD will permit authorized individuals to enter the property and monitor all entrances and exits. Knowledge of the facility's policies and procedures is essential, as the FSD will enforce these policies within the limits of their position. The FSD will also follow established emergency action plans and safety standards, monitor alarms and systems, and may perform operational functions such as scheduling and training staff. Additionally, the FSD will be responsible for testing and inspecting fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance with fire and safety standards. They will prepare reports on inspections, violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards, maintaining records as required by law. In emergencies, the FSD may be called upon to perform firefighting duties and assist in fire drills. The role may also include additional security services functions as permitted under the required Security Officer license.