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Fire Life Safety Director - Commercial Building - Uptown, Manhattan
Fire Life Safety Director - Commercial Building - Uptown, Manhattan-April 2024
New York
Apr 2, 2026
About Fire Life Safety Director - Commercial Building - Uptown, Manhattan

  Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

  Allied Universal is currently looking to hire Fire Life Safety Directors for a Commercial Building in Midtown, Manhattan.

  Positions Are: Full Time

  Work Days Available: Monday - Friday

  Work Shifts Available: Morning Afternoon

  Pay Rate: $24.98 / hour

  Must have a F85 or F89 Certificate of Fitness

  Allied Universal is currently looking to hire a Fire Life Safety Director . The primary mission of the Fire Life Safety Director is to protect life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan including the management of the Fire Command Station and the supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens and building evacuation supervisors.

  The successful Fire Life Safety Director candidate is required to act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

  Expected skills and competencies necessary to perform duties include, but are not limited to:

  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.

  Providing 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 the building security staff in the visual inspection of all visitor, vendor and employee access badges/identification cards to verify that the authorized holder is the individual presenting the badge/id card to prevent unauthorized access to the property.

  Maintain surveillance and reporting of any suspicious persons and/or packages.

  Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

  Physical and Mental Functions:

  Stand or walk constantly (for up to an 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/fingering while using 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

  Qualifications/Requirements:

  Qualified applicants for the Fire Life Safety Director position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

  High school diploma or equivalent required

  At least 18 years of age

  Must possess 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; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines

  Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills

  Must be able 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.

  As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test

  As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty

  Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills

  Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations

  Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

  Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;

  Neat and professional appearance

  Ability to provide quality customer service

  Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently

  Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones

  Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

  Allied Universal is currently looking to hire a Fire Safety Director . The primary mission of the Fire Safety Director is to protect life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan including the management of the Fire Command Station and the supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens and building evacuation supervisors.

  The successful Fire Safety Director candidate is required to act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

  Expected skills and competencies necessary to perform duties include, but are not limited to:

  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.

  Providing 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 the building security staff in the visual inspection of all visitor, vendor and employee access badges/identification cards to verify that the authorized holder is the individual presenting the badge/id card to prevent unauthorized access to the property.

  Maintain surveillance and reporting of any suspicious persons and/or packages.

  Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

  Physical and Mental Functions:

  Stand or walk constantly (for up to an 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/fingering while using 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

  Qualifications/Requirements:

  Qualified applicants for the Fire Safety Director position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

  High school diploma or equivalent required

  At least 18 years of age

  Must possess 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; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines

  Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills

  Must be able 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.

  As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test

  As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty

  Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills

  Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations

  Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites

  Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;

  Neat and professional appearance

  Ability to provide quality customer service

  Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently

  Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones

  Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

  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: www.aus.com

  If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

  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: www.aus.com

  If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

  Job ID: 2024-1151509

  Location: United States-New York-New York

  Job Category: Security Supervisor

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