Fire Lifer Safety Director - Commercial Building - Manhattan

Fire Life Safety Director - Commercial Building - Downtown Manhattan

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company. This role protects life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan, overseeing the Fire Command Station and supervising the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy wardens, and building evacuation supervisors.

Allied Universal® is North America’s leading security and facility services company, offering rewarding careers that provide a sense of purpose. This position ensures a collaborative workplace that positively impacts communities and customers.

Full Time position. Workdays:
Wednesday–Sunday, shifts:
Afternoons (3 pm – 11 pm). Pay: $35 /hour.

• Manage the building’s fire safety plan and the Fire Command Station.
• Supervise the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy wardens, and building evacuation supervisors.
• Liaise with the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.
• Ensure all life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
• Maintain written logs of fire alarm drills and critique reports.
• Provide clear direction and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors, and employees, professionally and courteously.
• Assist security staff in inspecting visitor, vendor, and employee access badges/identification cards.
• Surveil and report suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid when required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare written reports and logs clearly.
• Good computer literacy.

• Stand or walk continuously throughout the shift.
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally.
• Occasionally bend, twist, lift or carry up to 40 lb.
• Run as needed.
• Constant use of hands, arms, and eyes for administrative tasks and monitoring.
• Work in varying environments, including adverse outdoor conditions.
• Maintain high mental alertness and attention to detail.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Effective written and oral communication; initiative and independent judgment.
• Read and understand operating procedures.
• Background investigation and pre‑employment drug/alcohol test.
• Maintain an active license at all times if required.
• Customer‑service orientation and professional appearance.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• English language proficiency; normal hearing and speech.
• Ability to handle high‑volume public interactions.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: