Fire Chief

At Allied Universal, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our employees, customers, and communities. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Fire Chief to join our team.

The Security Fire Chief will be responsible for supervising fire prevention and protection activities, including incipient stage firefighting personnel. This role will also involve ensuring compliance with applicable General Motors Fire Prevention/Protection Manual and National Fire Prevention/Protection standards and regulations.

• Supervise fire prevention and protection activities, including incipient stage firefighting personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable General Motors Fire Prevention/Protection Manual and National Fire Prevention/Protection standards and regulations.
• Interface with management, General Motors personnel, regulatory agencies, and local and state fire authorities to provide technical fire prevention and protection guidance.
• Develop and implement site-specific training programs for personnel in areas such as fire suppression, systems maintenance and testing, fire prevention, hot work permits, and emergency response planning.
• Audit facilities for compliance with General Motors policies and procedures regarding fire prevention and protection issues.
• May be responsible for purchasing replacement fire equipment or supplies with General Motors approval.
• May be responsible for security duties related to the facility's confined space permitting program and other safety-related programs or committees.
• Ensure compliance with General Motors Labor Agreements.
• Coordinate all fire equipment inspection and certification activities on site with the Site Coordinator/Manager of Fire Prevention and Protection.
• Institute and be responsible for fire prevention and protection training for security personnel.
• Respond to all emergencies as outlined in local procedures.
• Participate in pre-emergency planning and assist in the implementation of emergency plans with both facilities and outside emergency organizations.
• Assure that all fire and related GRIT reports are completed and forwarded to designated personnel.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Advanced fire prevention training preferred.
• 2 years prior fire prevention/protection experience or equivalent fire education required, 4 years preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Strong analytical skills needed to analyze complex data and develop reasonable analysis, appropriate conclusions, and/or innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong managerial skills and the ability to assert oneself.
• Ability to act in a decisive manner in emergency situations.
• Ability to physically respond to all medical emergencies.
• Ability to assist in facilitating progressive change.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Strong General Motors, quality, and results-oriented.
• Strong diplomacy skills and sensitivity protocol.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and utilize sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of card access, security, and safety systems.
• Demonstrated excellent computer ability (Microsoft programs).
• Knowledge of multiple languages is beneficial but not required.

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.