Fire & Life Safety Director

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

• 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 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.

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, incident, 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 requires all associates who work at a location to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Religious and medical exemptions will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.