Fire Life Safety Director

Metro One LPSG is a premier provider of security, loss prevention, and fire life safety services. Our Client-Dedicated Service Program has positioned us as the premier supplier of security and safety personnel, who perform an array of jobs and tasks to mitigate risk, enhance image, deter crime, and protect people and property.

Job Description: A major national client requires a proven leader with an extensive fire and life safety resume. The successful candidate will have professional fire and life safety field experience and a track record of increasing responsibility, to include leading a team of fire life safety officers.

Job Functions: Provide oversight and management of the fire and life safety programs for a large corporate campus to ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all applicable New York State and Local regulations and certification requirements.

• Reports directly to the Region Manager for the national client, working closely with other Metro One leaders also dedicated to the same client. Collaborate closely with client and Metro One safety representatives. Evaluate and implement Fire and Life Safety programs and develop policies and procedures for key operational areas.
• Develop and implement programs and services in conjunction with the Client Safety Team, which will ultimately approve all practices and programs.
• Assess programs to identify new performance goals, strategies, and metrics.
• Evaluate, update and/or develop policies and procedures for key operational areas.
• Conduct program audits, evaluations, and regulatory reviews to ensure compliance and establish standard methodologies.
• Respond to emergencies during business and non-business hours (on rotation) and provide general support to the client EHS team.
• Lead a team of Fire Life Safety Officers assigned to the building.
• Demonstrate an “account owner and leader mentality” to establish commitment to the client and account.

Job Requirements: Along with our Client, Metro One is seeking a highly experienced fire and life safety veteran who is familiar with fire alarm systems, panels, two-way voice communication, and the ability to design and operate an emergency preparedness program, consistent with Chapter 4 of the Fire Code.

• Advanced education in Fire Safety, EHS, and other New York State Certifications for Fitness as a Fire Life Safety Director.
• At least 5 years’ experience leading a team of Fire and Life Safety Professionals, preferably in the Upstate New York.
• Proven track record to lead Fire and Life Safety programs and people.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, New York state and local regulatory agency rules and regulations.
• Capability of working independently and as a team member to develop and implement programs with Metro One and Client staff.
• Ability to act decisively when responding to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing position requirements including the ability to supervise and motivate staff and develop performance measures to maximize productivity and work quality.
• Ability to organize and lead effective meetings.
• Strong background in EHS and emergency command response.
• Professional certifications (e.g., F89, T89, other NYS certifications)

Metro One is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

It includes an attractive and competitive base compensation, medical/dental/vision benefits, and a professional work environment.