Fireguard

**Company**: Mulligan Security, A Protos Company**
**Title: Fireguard - Full
- Time**

**Location: Long Island City (Onsite)**

We are seeking a skilled and experienced **Fireguards** to join our team. This position is in our New York NY office and is on-site.

**Position Summary**:
The role of fire watch security guards is primarily to ensure that everything is in accordance with the safety permit. If a situation occurs, they will provide emergency response and ensure people are safe until the local fire department sends help.

**Essential Job Responsibilities**:

- Fireguard must make sure that all posted fire safety signs are clearly visible.
- Fireguard must also make sure that exits signs posted above doors are always illuminated.
- Fireguard is required to make regular visual inspection and patrols of the assigned area of responsibility.
- ** Responsible for conducting surveillance **patrol on the property.
- ** Responsible of keeping a record of everything.** As a Fireguard, typically you must kea log to record what they notice during their patrols.
- ** Fireguards are responsible of addressing fire hazards.** If the fire watch guard notices that something isn’t functioning properly or there is a fire hazard the property manager isn’t aware of, they will address the issue right away. They also provide emergency response in case of a fire breakout assisting the management and escorting the staff to safety.
- ** Responsible for ensuring that equipment is available.** Fire watch security officers also ensure that fire extinguishers and other equipment are available for emergency cases.

Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required**:

- Must be a NYS Licensed Security Guard Officer
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have 8HR Pre-assignment, 16 OJT and 8Hr Annual completed.
- Must have valid NYS DOS Security Guard Unique Identification Card
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
- Must perform security patrols of designated areas on foot.
- Must observe and report suspicious activities and persons.
- Must have ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
- Must have ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
- Must monitor and control access at building entrances and exits.
- Must investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
- Must pass a detailed two-step interview process to qualify for the position.
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with sound judgment.
- Organized with an attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and willing to learn new skill sets.
- Ability to take initiative and work within a team structure as well as independently.

**Working Conditions**:
**Physical Requirements**
- Must be able to report to work on time in all types of weather.
- Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time in all types of weather, including rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat.
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to climb multiple flights of stairs.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Education: High School Diploma / GED
- Experience: 1+ years of Security/fireguard.
- Must have an F-02 certification.

**Mulligan Security Offers**:
A competitive compensation package.
- The rate for this role is $20.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
- PTO, holiday, and sick time off.
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision.
- 401(k) investment plan
- Life insurance