Security Officer/ Fireguard

Title: Fireguard - Full- Time

Location: Midtown, NY (Onsite)

Mulligan Security is a Manhattan-based provider of the finest security and fire safety professionals available. We are committed to providing best-in-class security and fire and life safety services to prime high-rise commercial office buildings, major corporate facilities, and company headquarters through our highly trained staff of dedicated professionals. Mulligan is a division of Protos Security, the leader in technology-enabled security services. To learn more about Protos, visit www.protossecurity.com

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Fireguard 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 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: 3 years of Security/fireguard.
• Must have an F-02 certification.

Mulligan Security Offers:

A competitive compensation package.

• The rate for this role is $27.00 - 27.00 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

Mulligan Security LLC, A Protos Company, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates.