Firefighters
About the job
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Hold Fire 1 and 2 certifications.
- Hold EMR or EMT certification.
- Have a current driver's license.
- Hold Hazmat Operations certification.
- Pass an NFPA 1582 physical examination.
- Pass a criminal background check and drug test.
- Be able to operate an access control system, use a computer for incident reports, and operate security software systems or applications and email.
- Demonstrate experience managing multiple tasks and executing radio and telephone communications in a medium- to high-pressure environment with frequently changing or competing demands.
- Possess above-average written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with client staff and the public.
- Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
- Follow the Emergency Action and Communication Plans and emergency Standard Operating Procedures.
- Complete incident reports as required.
- Respond to fire, medical, security, hazardous materials, and threat situations according to the Emergency Response Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, and Medical Director Protocols.
- Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of fire alarm, fire suppression, and security equipment.
- Physically inspect fire suppression systems, including sprinkler systems, manual and automatic alarm-initiating devices, fire panels, and standpipe hoses.
- Perform daily inspections of apparatus, security vehicles, and emergency response equipment.
- Patrol facilities for fire or building code violations and other safety hazards, and report findings to a supervisor.
- Act as a weather spotter and monitor weather alerts through Sky Guard or other notification systems.
- Approve and inspect hot-work, high-hazard hot-work, and confined-space permits.
- Participate in daily emergency-response training to maintain readiness.
- Maintain personal fire, medical, and hazardous materials certifications as required by local mandate.
- Have industrial firefighter experience.
- Hold Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
- Have NIMS Training 100, 200, 700, and 800.
About the company
Marksman Security staffs security officers and front-desk teams for residential towers, office buildings, data centers, factories, transit systems and other facilities across the United States. Its programs pair protection with hospitality, adding concierge, front-desk and lobby staff in residential and commercial high-rises. Officers control access, patrol grounds, run loading docks and handle fire safety and emergencies, then log incidents in software that gives clients real-time reports and trends. Property owners and companies contract Marksman to design and staff these programs at their sites. Marksman Security was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Texas operations grew by acquisition: Marksman bought Austin's Priebe Security Services in January 2026, adding over 450 employees.
- Frontline hires reach leadership: Marksman's Las Vegas vice president started as a guard in 2013, then earned five promotions.
- Part-timers earn paid time off: Marksman's Buckhead, Atlanta officer posting grants eight hours for every 100 worked.
What critics are saying
- Officer pay is modest: Marksman's part-time Mesquite, Texas retail officer posting pays $15.84 an hour.
- Flex schedules are unpredictable: Marksman's Plano, Texas flex officer posting requires answering assignments with little to no notice.
- Private equity backs the parent: Quad-C, a middle-market buyout firm, supports Marksman Titan Security Group.
What makes Marksman Security unique
- Some teams fight fires: Marksman hires firefighters for Toyota's battery plant fire rescue team in Liberty, North Carolina.
- Meta is a data center client: a Marksman vice president leads the security partnership supporting Meta's global portfolio.
- Security systems work sits with a sister brand: Chicago-based Titan, part of Marksman's parent group, hires the installation technicians.
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