Fire Prevention Officer

Fire Headquarters
300 Perry St
Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA

This posting is set to close on January 22nd, 2026, EOB.

The Town of Castle Rock ’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork ,
cooperation , and quality communication . We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

The Department:

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department’s vision is to be the best at providing emergency and prevention services . They are currently seeking applications for a qualified Fire Prevention Officer I. T his position performs technical work to ensure compliance with adopted fire codes, life safety standards, and related regulations. The position is responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections, fire investigations, and providing community education.

This role supports proactive risk reduction efforts and enforces codes to protect people, property, and the environment.

• Perform field inspections for new construction, tenant improvements, and fire protection systems based on approved plans and standards.
• Inspect existing occupancies and buildings to ensure continued compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
• Document fire code violations and work with responsible parties to achieve timely voluntary compliance.
• Investigate the origin and cause of fires in collaboration with law enforcement and other agencies; maintain on-call status on a rotational basis.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries and complaints regarding code compliance and fire hazards.
• Participate in the development and delivery of public education and community risk reduction programs.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, violations, and investigation findings.
• Remain current on code adoptions, standards, and trends in construction methods, fire behavior, and investigation practices.
• Assist in the development of fire code amendments, internal procedures, and design standards.
• Represent the department at interagency meetings, code development groups, and legal proceedings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education:High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate's Degree in closely related field is preferred.

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience which provides relevant public safety related investigative work, plans exam/review work or any other applicable industry experience ; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Two (2) years' experience in Fire and Life Safety Building Inspection and Public Education is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Required:

• Valid Colorado Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of appointment
• CPR/BLS Provider Certification
• UAV Pilot License within six (6) months of appointment
• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I within six (6) months of appointment
• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector II within six (6) months of appointment
• 40 hours of Basic Fire Investigation Training (NFPA 921/1033-focused coursework) (obtained within one (1) year of hire).
• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board or equivalent Hazardous Materials Operations certification within one (1) year of appointment
• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Driver Operator Rescue and Utility or equivalent within six (6) months of appointment
• Successful completion of the Work Capacity Test (WCT, Pack Test) light, as per Department Guidelines
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National…