Fire Prevention & Security Officer

Fire Prevention & Security Officer I Agency 650

Basic

Purpose:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities at a state facility or institution involving the inspection of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and providing security against acts of terrorism for state facilities, employees and the public. This may include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards, providing assistance to employees or visitors, directing traffic and performing other duties related to the protection of state property, employees, visitors and others.

Some positions may be primarily responsible for fire prevention activities and have additional responsibilities assigned for assisting in firefighting activities.

• Patrol and inspect buildings and grounds within an assigned area to detect and eliminate fire hazards and discourage vandalism.
• Interpret and enforce rules and regulations; safeguard life and property at state facilities or institutions and surrounding grounds.
• Respond to fire alarms and report irregular activities; apprehend or expel violators; answer inquiries and give directions to employees and the general public.
• Ventilate buildings to remove heat, smoke and gases; make forced entries to rescue persons during fires or other emergencies.
• Check authorized persons in or out of buildings and grounds area and ensure unauthorized persons are denied access; verify doors and windows are secure and lights are out; direct traffic in the vicinity of state facilities and parking areas.
• Prepare oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

Level Descriptor:
This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry‑level work in a training status to build their skills in security and fire prevention and protection procedures. In this role, employees will be assigned tasks which involve enforcing security regulations and safeguarding life and property at state facilities, institutions and surrounding grounds.

Education and Experience:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and

Competencies:

Knowledge of the methods and objectives of security, and of standard fire prevention and protection theory. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; follow written and oral instructions; evaluate emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Special Requirements:
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job‑related travel normally associated with this position. Some positions may require peace officer certification in accordance with the training and screening requirements of the Department of Corrections. Some positions at the Department of Public Safety will require graduation from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Academy (CLEET) with certification as an “Armed Security Guard.”

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and must meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 60 pounds and being able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.