WB - Chief Fire Marshall

Senior Fire Chief

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Allied Universal is looking to hire a Senior Fire Chief. To support and ensure success in this role, we provide a comprehensive, week-long management on-boarding course designed to provide best practices, tools, and guidance.

Full Time Salary $110,959.00

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

The Systems Administrator works under the guidance of Safety and Security Systems Administrator and has responsibility for the below noted functions.

Basic Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily functions of the systems support elements of the HQ security team. Performs QA/QC of vendor provided services and installation.
• Responsible for the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of Fire Life Safety and Security systems (Protective Systems).
• Supervise the review of all blueprints and construction plans which affect the Protective Systems in all WBG-owned, leased or retrofitted space on current, up-graded, or redesigned systems
• Train security personnel at the WBG on security technology and fire life safety systems
• Exercise responsibility for the routine and final acceptance testing of all Protective Systems, and for the proper maintenance and operation of all protective equipment in the Security Operations Center (SOC). Supervise all Protective Systems activities assigned to the Security Technology and Fire Life Safety team.
• Responsible for inspection and testing of all repaired/upgraded or redesigned Protective Systems to ensure that the systems function to meet the design specification and they are code compliant.
• Compile reports as required by the WBG Quality Assurance Program on all reported Security & Safety Systems deficiency, routine inspection and testing of all Protective Systems, to ensure that all systems function to meet the design specification and that they are code compliant.
• Work with ITS colleagues to ensure system hygiene and software updates are performed as scheduled. Ensure network and server infrastructure is adequate for current and future systems deployments.
• Assist the Global Outreach Coordinator with documenting and maintaining insurance underwriter's reports on Protective Systems maintenance and compliance.
• Provide guidance and compliance for Fire Life Safety, Testing Team and Security Force training requirements.
• Maintain a daily briefing, which accounts for all outstanding security/life safety deficiencies, HQ related projects and their status. Reports to the Section Chief, Fire Life Safety and Technical Security on the status of these systems.
• Monitor email for the Systems team to ensure quick response and attention to critical areas (MC 12 Open Space, INT, MIGA, Ethics, etc.).
• Review of all checklists for deficiencies that affect access control systems to protect against unauthorized access to WBG facilities.
• Perform scheduled audits/maintenance of the C-Cure access control database for IMF/WB.
• Monitor the overall effectiveness of Protective System installation and maintenance contractors; coordinate various disciplines in the installation of Protective Systems and ensure timely commissioning of same; evaluate effectiveness of Protective Systems installed or contemplated; and make recommendations for evaluation.
• Liaise with senior WBG managers, city officials, Fire and Safety and Security contractors, and work directly with the Safety and Security Systems Administrator for guidance and direction.
• Travel to country offices in support of managing projects to integrate/federate security systems that interface with HQ based systems on when required.
• Support establishment of change and control management programs.
• Configure globally management systems and assist field elements with diagnosing issues and coordinating repairs.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of technical security and fire life safety project management/operations/supervisory experience.
• Must have working knowledge of C-Cure Access Control, Simplex and Siemens Fire Alarm Systems.
• Should have the ability to develop and coordinate acceptance testing plans, integrate and commission newly installed and existing security and fire safety systems. Manage inspections and testing of these systems to ensure consistent and reliable performance of critical functions.
• Must have the ability to present and explain WBG requirements as it relates to sprinkler/fire safety codes and apply this knowledge to review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure said requirements are met.
• Must have experience in the development of technical requirements for security and safety system related projects.
• Must have working knowledge of the Restricted Area Access System (RAAS) for controlling access to various secured spaces.
• Must be proficient in managing, monitoring, and use of open source applications/databases (SIMS, RSAM, ID Systems, etc.)
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communications skills; ability to conceptualize and analyze problems, and provide solutions clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; be self-motivated, possessing strong initiative and follow-through abilities.
• Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment with the ability to work independently.
• Must be a team player and responsive to the operational needs, goals, and objectives of Corporate Security and other members within the WBG's environment.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work flexible hours, a team player, be responsive to the goals/objectives.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.