Fire Life Safety Director (Shift Supervisor) - Quality Protection Services (QPS)

Fire Life Safety Director

Quality Protection Services (QPS) is seeking knowledgeable and experienced Fire & Life Safety Director Supervisor for corporate class “A” office building.

Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and operation of the fire alarm and elevator system panels.
• Serve as primary point of contact for First Responders (FDNY/NYPD) for fire, non-fire, medical emergencies and elevator entrapments.
• Work closely with property management, security and building engineering staff.
• Ability to evaluate various incidents and take appropriate action.
• Make clear and articulate public-address announcements, as required.
• Perform facility safety inspections and testing including monthly fire extinguisher and elevator fire service.
• Plan fire and non-fire drills as per code.
• Update floor warden and brigade teams as needed.
• In addition, assist with monitoring access control systems including turnstiles, cameras, loading dock.
• Screen visitors, guests, contractors and delivery personnel and issue passes to authorized individuals.
• Prepare incident reports and escalate serious issues to manager(s)as per protocol.
• Assist with Security Officer coverage as required.

License:

• New York State Security Guard License
• F89, T89, Z89

Availability

QPS maintains operations 24/7/365 and is an “essential business” in the New York area. We work during normal times as well as when other businesses may be closed down. The position requires flexibility and an ability to work whatever schedule and hours are deemed necessary to efficiently accomplish the work and service our clients, which may include working extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or during emergency situations, such as natural disasters (storms, including but not limited to rain, wind, snow and ice, floods, power outages, fires, earthquakes, etc.), public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, government-declared states of emergency, labor strikes, and force majeure events. Accessibility to answer questions by email or phone during off hours in accordance with QPS’ policies is expected. The ability to work this schedule is an essential function of the job.

Quality Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Certification Requirements (Any)

• F-89, T-89, Z-89
• NYS Security Guard License