Fire Prevention & Security Ofc I

The Fire Prevention & Security Officer I position at Oklahoma State Government involves inspecting buildings and grounds to eliminate fire hazards and enforce security regulations. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to fire alarms, and assisting in firefighting. The role is full-time with a shift schedule from Tuesday to Saturday. No specific education or experience is required, but knowledge of security methods and fire prevention is necessary.
Job Posting Title
Fire Prevention & Security Ofc I

Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization
Sulphur Veterans Center

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
January 30, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
$13.722692 USD Hourly
Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Tuesday - Thursday
11:00pm - 7:30am Friday and Saturday

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities at a state facility or institution involving the inspection of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and providing security against acts of terrorism for state facilities, employees and the public. This may include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards, providing assistance to employees or visitors, directing traffic and performing other duties related to the protection of state property, employees, visitors and others. Some positions may be primarily responsible for fire prevention activities and have additional responsibilities assigned for assisting in firefighting activities.

Typical Functions
• Patrols and inspects buildings and grounds, within an assigned area, to detect and eliminate fire hazards and discourage vandalism.
• Interprets and enforces rules and regulations, safeguards life and property at state facilities or institutions and surrounding grounds.
• Responds to fire alarms and reports irregular activities; apprehends or expels violators; answers inquiries and gives directions to employees and the general public.
• Ventilates buildings to remove heat, smoke and gases; makes forced entries to rescue persons during fires or other emergencies.
• Checks authorized persons in or out of buildings and grounds area and assures that unauthorized persons are denied access; checks to see that doors and windows are secure and lights are out; directs traffic in the vicinity of state facilities and parking areas.
• Prepares oral and written reports of activities and incidents.

Level Descriptor

This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry level work in a training status to build their skills in security and fire prevention and protection procedures. In this role, employees will be assigned tasks which involve enforcing security regulations and safeguarding life and property at state facilities, institutions and surrounding grounds.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the methods and objectives of security, and of standard fire prevention and protection theory. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; and to evaluate emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Special Requirements

MOBILITY: Mobility adequate to: be on feet most of 8 hours with two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute break; walk, squat, kneel, crawl, stretch, twist, run, and bend; access stairs and ladders, use hands and fingers to grip and hold; use arms in reaching and extending in full range of motion; carry up to 25 pounds for long distances; maintain balance while working from trusses, scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, or other high areas; physically control combative individuals; transfer patients to and from vehicles, beds, geri chairs, and wheelchairs; and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.