Job Description
Company Overview:
Position Overview:
Quality Protection Services (QPS) is a New York City-focused commercial security and building services contractor certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE). Operating since 2000 alongside its sister division, Quality Building Services (QBS), the company provides security solutions for premier commercial assets, corporate offices, public spaces, and residential buildings.
Quality Protection Services (QPS) is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Fire Life Safety Director Supervisor for a corporate Class “A” office building. The Fire Life Safety Director Supervisor is responsible for monitoring fire and life safety systems, coordinating emergency responses, conducting required inspections and drills, and working closely with property management, security, and building engineering staff.
Successful candidates must be able to evaluate incidents, take appropriate action, communicate clearly during emergencies, and maintain professionalism while supporting overall building safety and security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and operate fire alarm and elevator system panels
- Serve as the primary point of contact for FDNY/NYPD and other first responders during fire, non-fire, medical emergencies, and elevator entrapments
- Work closely with property management, security, and building engineering staff
- Evaluate emergency and non-emergency incidents and take appropriate action
- Make clear and articulate public-address announcements as required
- Conduct facility safety inspections and required testing, including monthly fire extinguisher and elevator fire service testing
- Plan and coordinate fire and non-fire drills in accordance with applicable code requirements
- Maintain and update floor warden and brigade teams as needed
- Assist with monitoring access control systems, including turnstiles, cameras, and loading dock operations
- Screen visitors, guests, contractors, and delivery personnel and issue passes to authorized individuals
- Prepare accurate incident reports and escalate serious issues to management according to established protocols
- Assist with Security Officer coverage as required
Required
- F-89, T-89, OR Z-89 Certification
- Valid NYS Security Guard License
Preferred
- Prior experience working in a corporate Class “A” office building
- Experience coordinating emergency response with building management and first responders
- Experience conducting fire and non-fire drills, inspections, and life safety system testing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergency situations
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | All |
| Website | https://labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator/location.php?oid=NY7215 |
About Company
Workforce1 is a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. We make strong matches for both candidates and employers by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates' employment prospects.
Our approach gets results. In 2010, we placed New Yorkers in over 31,000 jobs all over the City. How do we do it? We develop relationships directly with businesses that are hiring, then we get a deep understanding of what they're looking for in a candidate. We use that understanding to help you connect to the right employer - and then succeed by putting your best foot forward.
Skills
- Access Controlunmatched
- Architectural Engineeringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Safetyunmatched
- Emergency Responseunmatched
- Fire Alarmunmatched
- Fire Safetyunmatched
- Firefightingunmatched
- Life Safety Systemsunmatched
- Loading Dockunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Property Managementunmatched
- Protective Servicesunmatched
- Security Equipmentunmatched
- System Testunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Workplace Issuesunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesFree resume builder
Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Free resume builder