Fire Life Safety Director College Campus
$25.55 - $26.55/hr
Mid
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol
About the job
Requirements
- Possess an F85/F89 New York Fire Department Certificate of Fitness.
- Have at least 2 years of security experience.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to deal with personnel and the general public professionally, and use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; computer skills may be required.
- Read and understand operating procedures and instructions.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
- Maintain active status of all required licenses and carry the license while on duty.
- Have intermediate computer skills to use wireless technology at client-specific sites.
- Meet attendance and punctuality standards.
- Handle common and crisis situations at the client site calmly and efficiently.
- Read, understand, and clearly speak English; use speech and hearing to communicate, give and receive instructions, and use phones.
- Handle the pressure of working with a high-volume general public.
- Maintain current required licenses as applicable under state and local laws.
Responsibilities
- Protect life and property by implementing the building's fire safety plan, managing the Fire Command Station, and supervising the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors.
- Act as a liaison to the New York City Fire Department during emergencies.
- Ensure all life-safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
- Ensure each floor has fire-safety teams, including fire wardens, deputy fire wardens, and building evacuation team members.
- Conduct fire alarm drills and maintain written logs of critiques to identify potential or actual weaknesses in response time or life-safety systems and equipment.
- Provide clear direction, information, and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors, and employees regularly and during emergencies.
- Assist building security staff with visual inspection of visitor, vendor, and employee access badges or identification cards to verify authorized holders and prevent unauthorized access.
- Maintain surveillance and report suspicious persons or packages.
- Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid when required.
- Stand or walk for up to an entire shift on varied surfaces; climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally; bend or twist occasionally; lift or carry up to 40 pounds occasionally; and run as needed.
- Use both hands and arms constantly for reaching, handling, grasping, and administrative tasks such as using a phone, notepad, and writing reports.
- Use vision to observe, read, interact with the public and coworkers, and view security monitors; maintain hand-eye coordination.
- Work in varied environments, including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, or heat.
- Maintain mental alertness and attention to detail while setting priorities and following up on assignments.
About the company
Allied Universal provides security and facilities services, including on-site guards, mobile patrols, risk assessment, and janitorial support. It works by deploying trained security teams at client sites, supported by technology to monitor, deter, and respond, with services such as access control, incident response, and facility maintenance scaled to risk. The company differentiates itself through its massive scale and nationwide and global footprint, formed by mergers and the acquisition of G4S to become the world’s largest private security provider with a broad service mix. Its goal is to be the leading fully integrated security and facilities partner for customers across North America and beyond, delivering protection and support at scale.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Founded
1957
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 acquisitions added roughly $205 million in annual revenue.
- HELIAUS Guest won Security Today New Product of the Year in September 2026.
- Instant Financial and Chime partnerships improve retention for 320,000 hourly U.S. employees.
What critics are saying
- NLRB cases in Pittsburgh, Maryland, and Washington signal recurring labor conflict in 2026.
- Low-pay and weak-training complaints keep turnover high, pressuring service quality and margins.
- Unionization and wage disputes across sites threaten contract losses and reputational damage.
What makes Allied Universal unique
- Allied Universal dominates fragmented guarding through 2026 acquisitions and global scale.
- HELIAUS Guest extends proprietary AI security into visitor management and compliance workflows.
- Deep government and enterprise relationships, including Fortune 500 clients, create sticky contract renewals.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts