Fire Life Safety Director - Corporate Headquarters
Purchase, New York
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Evening, Overnight
Req ID: 2026-1627394
Pay Rate: USD $26.00/Hr.
Work Days Available: Monday - Friday, Saturday - Sunday
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Company Overview:
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.
Allied Universal is hiring a Fire Life Safety Director to oversee a Corporate Headquarters
- Position is: Full Time
- Work Shifts Available: Evening and Overnight
- Workdays Available: Monday – Sunday
- Pay Rate: $26.00 / hour
Allied Universal is currently looking to hire a Fire Life Safety Director. The primary mission of the Fire Life Safety Director is to protect life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan including the management of the Fire Command Station and the supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens and building evacuation supervisors.
The successful Fire Life Safety Director candidate is required to act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.
Expected skills and competencies necessary to perform duties include, but are not limited to:
- Remain alert and prepared to respond to emergencies at all times.
- Climb stairs as needed, including during emergency responses.
- Conduct extensive walking and standing while performing life safety patrols across large areas and multiple floors.
- Perform patrols throughout the building during each shift.
- Use communication equipment, including PA systems, telephones, two-way radios, and computers, throughout the workday.
- Maintain the stamina and mobility required to respond quickly to emergency situations.
- Work overnight, weekend, and extended shifts as assigned.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Fire Department during emergencies.
- Protect life and property by implementing the building's Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
- Operate and manage the Fire Command Station during emergency situations.
- Monitor and ensure all life safety systems and related equipment remain fully operational.
- Conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
- Perform routine life safety patrols throughout large buildings and multiple floors.
- Conduct elevator fire recall testing.
- Perform periodic life safety system testing.
- Escort life safety vendors during inspections, maintenance, and testing.
- Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and incident records.
- Respond promptly and effectively to fire alarms, emergencies, and other life safety incidents.
- Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.
- Assist the building security staff in the visual inspection of all visitor, vendor and employee access badges/identification cards to verify that the authorized holder is the individual presenting the badge/id card to prevent unauthorized access to the property.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified applicants for the Fire Life Safety Director position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:
- F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Certification with 3+ years of experience.
- Valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Maintain all required licenses in active status and carry them while on duty.
- Knowledge of emergency event protocols and Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plans.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
- Computer proficiency to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
- Accurate recordkeeping and documentation skills.
- Ability to read and follow operating procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test
- Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations
- Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard;
Licensed by the New York State Department of State
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
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
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