Broward County Sheriff's Office
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in Fire Science. Must possess the following certifications:
State of Florida Firefighter I and II certificate Florida Fire Safety Inspector certification
Experience in conducting fire and life safety inspections preferred. Fire Plans Examiner by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification preferred. Applicant must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver\'s license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver\'s license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application the following driving histories (entire histories preferred):
Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" Florida driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three year, 7 year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver\'s license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state\'s division of motor vehicles. The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration. Special Requirements
Continued employment is contingent upon the ability to pass the exam and become eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as a Broward County Fire Inspector within six months of employment. Responsibilities
Inspect properties on a periodic basis for the presence of fire and life safety hazards to ensure compliance with local, state and federal fire and life safety code regulations. Inspect and test all fire and life safety suppression and detection systems, recognize and take action to correct hazardous conditions which present an immediate danger to life; document inspection findings, review findings with property owners and supervisors. Prepare and submit violation documents for code enforcement action. Review construction drawings and specifications to correct fire and life safety problems. Appear before the County and Municipal Code Enforcement Board, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and in Courts of Law to enforce fire and life safety code regulations. Resolve complaints from the general public; assist and participate in public safety education programs. Participate in specified training programs to maintain State and Local Inspector certifications and to increase knowledge of modern fire prevention theories and techniques. Perform standby fire watch details to ensure that all fire and life safety regulations are adhered to. Provide on scene fire investigation assistance. Respond to emergency incidents as directed. Provide training to firefighters. Perform related duties as directed. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling or crawling while performing Fire/Life Safety inspection duties and may involve physically demanding work; may involve exposure to heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, pathogens, animals. Personal protection equipment and equipment such as SCBA may be used. Assist Broward Sheriff’s Office in equal employment and safety efforts; adhere to safety and security procedures. Additional information
Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the agency will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussion of potential accommodations. Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis. BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans\' preference per Florida law. If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at 855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.
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High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in Fire Science. Must possess the following certifications:
State of Florida Firefighter I and II certificate Florida Fire Safety Inspector certification
Experience in conducting fire and life safety inspections preferred. Fire Plans Examiner by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification preferred. Applicant must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver\'s license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver\'s license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application the following driving histories (entire histories preferred):
Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" Florida driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three year, 7 year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver\'s license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state\'s division of motor vehicles. The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration. Special Requirements
Continued employment is contingent upon the ability to pass the exam and become eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as a Broward County Fire Inspector within six months of employment. Responsibilities
Inspect properties on a periodic basis for the presence of fire and life safety hazards to ensure compliance with local, state and federal fire and life safety code regulations. Inspect and test all fire and life safety suppression and detection systems, recognize and take action to correct hazardous conditions which present an immediate danger to life; document inspection findings, review findings with property owners and supervisors. Prepare and submit violation documents for code enforcement action. Review construction drawings and specifications to correct fire and life safety problems. Appear before the County and Municipal Code Enforcement Board, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and in Courts of Law to enforce fire and life safety code regulations. Resolve complaints from the general public; assist and participate in public safety education programs. Participate in specified training programs to maintain State and Local Inspector certifications and to increase knowledge of modern fire prevention theories and techniques. Perform standby fire watch details to ensure that all fire and life safety regulations are adhered to. Provide on scene fire investigation assistance. Respond to emergency incidents as directed. Provide training to firefighters. Perform related duties as directed. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling or crawling while performing Fire/Life Safety inspection duties and may involve physically demanding work; may involve exposure to heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, pathogens, animals. Personal protection equipment and equipment such as SCBA may be used. Assist Broward Sheriff’s Office in equal employment and safety efforts; adhere to safety and security procedures. Additional information
Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the agency will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussion of potential accommodations. Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis. BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans\' preference per Florida law. If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at 855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.
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