State of Oklahoma
Fire Prevention & Security Ofc
State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73101
Fire Prevention & Security Officer
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. 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. 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 requirements at this level are none. 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. Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with any assessment and equalization analyst position. 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.
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. 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. 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 requirements at this level are none. 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. Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with any assessment and equalization analyst position. 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.