Director of Security and Life Safety Operations

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States Harvard Protection Services Full time
Security and Life Safety Director Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Security and Life Safety Director to join our team at Harvard Protection Services.

This is a challenging role that requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. As a Security and Life Safety Director, you will be responsible for providing professional security and life safety services to our clients.

About the Role
  • Maintain a visible presence in the facility/building assigned, promoting a safe and secure environment for staff, customers, and visitors.
  • Monitor the environment, detecting suspicious and unsafe activity, and responding promptly to emergencies.
  • Liaise with site representatives to discuss violations and unsafe conditions, ensuring compliance with fire and safety standards.
  • Test and inspect fire extinguishers and other fire protection devices, maintaining accurate records and logs as required by law.
  • Prepare detailed reports on inspections performed, standards violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead staff and provide customer-focused security and life safety services, adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure familiarity with incoming and outgoing traffic, recognizing customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
  • Answer phones professionally, making clear and audible announcements, and permitting authorized persons to enter property.
  • Enforce facility/building policies and procedures, following established emergency action planning, procedures, fire protection, and safety standards.
  • Monitor alarms and systems, performing operations-related functions, including scheduling, overtime management, and reviewing daily logs and incident reports.
Requirements
  • State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
  • Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, with a Fire Safety Directors license.
  • Knowledge of fire inspection operations and procedures, with reliable means of communication and transportation.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, with experience in contract security, law enforcement, fire department, military, or customer service preferred.
What We Offer

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $26.00, with opportunities for health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefits.

We value employee-centricity, teamwork, client focus, accountability, safety, and people first. Join us in our mission to deliver leading-edge service and solutions that create value for our customers.



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