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Harvard Companies

Runs cleaning and security services for commercial buildings

Fire & Life Safety Director

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeManhattan, New York, NY, USA$28.45 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A state- or municipality-mandated security officer license is required.
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • A Fire Safety Director license is required.
  • Knowledge of fire inspection operations and procedures, or the ability to learn them, is required.
  • Reliable means of communication and transportation are required.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • A security guard license is required, or the ability to obtain one within an acceptable period.
  • The ability to write routine detailed correspondence, including log entries, incident reports, and reporting, is required.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced customer-service environment is required.
  • Good time-management skills and the ability to prioritize and solve problems are required.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and assisting customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
  • Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
  • Monitor the environment and detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
  • Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic and know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
  • Answer phones professionally and make clear, audible announcements.
  • Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
  • Know the facility or building policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
  • Follow established emergency action plans, procedures, fire protection requirements, and safety standards.
  • Monitor alarms and systems as required.
  • Perform operational functions as needed, including scheduling, overtime management, and reviewing daily logs and incident reports, as well as training and developing staff.
  • Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices to ensure compliance with fire and safety standards.
  • Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with the site representative.
  • Prepare reports on inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
  • Maintain records and logs as required by law.
  • Perform firefighting duties during emergencies when called upon.
  • Train others in fire emergency response plans when needed.
  • Assist with fire drills as required.
  • Perform other inspections and safety duties as required.
  • Perform additional security services functions, as permitted under any required Security Officer license and specified for the assigned site, in addition to Fire Inspector duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in contract security, law enforcement, a fire department, the military, or customer service is preferred.

About the Company

Harvard Companies

Runs cleaning and security services for commercial buildings

Harvard Companies runs cleaning, facility maintenance, and security businesses for property owners, institutions, and multi-site customers across the United States. Harvard Maintenance handles janitorial, disinfection, restoration, and specialty cleaning, while Harvard Protection Services supplies security, hospitality, and life-safety staff. Account teams set service standards, train on-site staff, and use inspections, work orders, and performance reviews to measure delivery against agreed service levels at each location. Revenue comes from service contracts and project work across commercial, healthcare, education, life-science, and industrial facilities. Founded in 1961, Harvard Companies is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1961

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