Security Systems Manager

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise plan organize direct and evaluate the work of the fire safety staff and establish performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development
Develop implement and track work plans to achieve fire prevention and suppression objectives
Contribute to budget development and monitor operational and program performance against the budget
Participate in the development and implementation of schedules work processes systems and procedures to achieve the departments annual goals
Plan organize coordinate and direct all of the building/facility fire service functions including fire prevention and inspection fire suppression emergency medical services records management emergency radio communications and related support services
Advise the management and the client on matters related to the fire service; work closely with private and public organizations and others in developing programs and implementing projects to address fire service issues; direct and participate in the Fire Departments educational and safety programs especially as they relate to the building/facility
Develop and recommend short and long-term plans for building/facility fire and emergency medical services
Interpret codes regulations and City/state fire and safety policies and ensure their implementation
Monitor the status and condition of fire safety and related systems in the building/facility advise appropriate personnel and vendors of any problems and ensure the systems are functioning correctly
Respond to fire alarms plan and execute fire safety and emergency evacuation drills conduct fire prevention and suppression programs and training and monitor CCTV and emergency equipment
Develop and maintain Fire System information binder for responding Fire Department assets
Liaise with State and Local Fire and EMS agencies to ensure familiarity with associated properties
KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Time Management Skills
3. Multi-Tasking
4. Sense of Urgency
5. Critical Evaluation
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Associates or Bachelors degree is preferred but not required
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
3-4 years of experience at the level of Fire Safety Director for a large commercial or residential facility or campus is required
Must have prior supervisory experience including the ability to plan organize assign and evaluate the work of fire safety staff
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
If position is based in New York must possess a Certificate of Fitness for Fire Safety Director (issued by NYFD)
Must possess or be able to pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
Must possess working knowledge of principles practices and equipment in the field of fire science; principles and practices of the provision of emergency medical services and regulations pertaining to fire safety
Must be able to prepare clear concise and complete technical documents staff reports and correspondence on routine to very complex issues
Ability to interpret and explain fire safety laws codes regulations and procedures
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may need to travel from floor to floor climb stairs and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk talk and hear.


OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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