Fire Safety Director - Supervisor

Company Overview

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal is seeking a Fire Life Safety Director Supervisor to oversee a Commercial Building located in Midtown Manhattan.

• Position:
  Full Time
• Pay Rate: $37 - $40 / hour

The primary mission of the Fire Life Safety Director Supervisor is to protect life and property through the implementation of the building's safety plan, including management of the Fire Command Station and supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors. The successful candidate will also act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

• Ensure that all life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
• Ensure that all floors have fire safety teams including Fire Wardens, Deputy Fire Wardens, and Building Evacuation Team members.
• Conduct fire alarm drills and maintain a written log of critiques to identify potential or actual weaknesses in response time or life safety systems and related equipment.
• Provide clear direction, information and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors and employees in a professional, pleasant and courteous fashion on a regular basis and during emergency situations.
• Assist building security staff in visually inspecting all visitor, vendor and employee access badges/identification cards to verify authorized holders and prevent unauthorized access to the property.
• Maintain surveillance and report any suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

• Stand or walk constantly for the entire shift on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching, handling, grasping while using a phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co‑workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Frequent preparation of written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; computer skills may be required
• Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Successful completion of a background investigation and a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug/alcohol test required
• Maintain current active status of all required licenses at all times and carry licenses while on duty
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills necessary
• Flexibility to adapt to ever‑changing environments and situations
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client sites
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard; maintain neat and professional appearance
• Provide quality customer service and handle both common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently at the client site
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) when communicating with public/co‑workers, giving and receiving instructions, and using phones
• Handle pressure of working with a high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)
• At least 3 years of experience as a Fire Life Safety Director; supervisory experience is a plus

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: