Fire Chief

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Protecting What Matters Most – Lead with Purpose in Fire Management | $110,240.00 Annual Salary with benefits!

As the worldwide leader in private security, Allied Universal offers unmatched career growth potential in the security industry.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Fire Chief. As a Fire Chief, you will perform professional fire administrative and managerial duties involved in planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, training and implementing assigned programs, activities, and operations of the Fire Department including suppression, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, code enforcement, training, facility/equipment maintenance,and related programs, services, and operations; serves as Officer-in-Charge for assigned shift and responds to incidents to perform duties as required and/or assume command responsibilities; coordinates assigned activities and services with other battalions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex staff support to the Fire Chief and client. The Battalion Chief is required to handle sensitive and confidential information. This position will be required to work 12 hour shifts which includes nights, weekends and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for assigned programs, activities, and operations of the fire battalion including operations, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, code enforcement, training, facility/equipment maintenance, and related programs, services, and operations.
• Serve as Officer-in-Charge for assigned battalion; respond to alarms as required by departmental policy; act as incident commander at emergency scenes and assume command of operations unless relieved of command by a superior officer and/or a designated client representative; prepare follow-up incident reports and investigations as required.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies,and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate client and management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned Fire Department programs, functions, services, and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participate in the selection of assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline andtermination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget(s); forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and submits proposed expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the client’s fire and life safety inspections programs; supervise and participate in the inspection of clients facilities (manufacturing, assembly, storage, office) including the inspection of fire protectionsystems; oversee and participate in the interpretation and enforcement of codes, laws, and the client’s policies related to fire suppression, fire prevention, and related health and safety codes; supervise and participate in fire sprinkler, alarm,and hydrant flow tests; supervise proper maintenance of hydrants located within the client’s property line.
• Update the Fire Prevention Plan based on changes in the NFPA Guidelines; meetwith the client, contractors, and appropriate business owners on the interpretationand application of said plan.
• Implement training programs as prescribed by the training department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess one or more of the following: Be a fire academy graduate from a State certified or Department of Defense certified training facility meeting the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications training guidelines. Possess a Firefighter III certificate from a State Fire Marshal’s office or from the Department of Defense adopted by the state where fire services are performed.
• Must possess one or more of the following: Associate’s degree in fire science, fire administration, public administration. Associate’s degree in other related field if supplemented with specialized Fire Officer training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license appropriate for the fire apparatus to be driven for the state of employment.
• Must possess each of the following: Fire Instructor II certification, HAZMAT technician certification, Rescue Specialist Confined Space certification, Certification as a Fire Officer from a State approved or Department of Defense training facility meeting the NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualification guidelines, Valid Basic Life Support CPR/AED card from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, Current Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Technician Level certificate in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(q), and NIMS 400 certification.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a full-time fire officer (Captain or above) on a municipal, county, state, Department of Defense, or industrial fire department.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients
• Ability to write manuals, review, and respond to written requests for proposals, training documents, and prepare extensive presentations is required
• Highly proficient and fully functional in Microsoft programs such as Word and PowerPoint and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion

Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
*A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

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. For more information: www.aus.com

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