Manager Life Safety

About the Role

The Manager Life Safety is responsible for managing and supervising the operation of the Fire Command Center and serves as the company liaison with the ACFD.

Position Responsibilities

• Monitors and operation of the life safety system, security alarm system, elevators, and the monitoring and recording of the non-gaming CCTV cameras on property.
• Assumes responsibility for the activities of the Fire Command Officers
• Submits recommendations for the improvements to the life safety systems throughout the property.
• Reviews the log and reports prepared by staff members.  Ensures compliance with local and state fire codes
• Prepares work schedules, monitors performance of the officers, coaches and counsels staff
• Trains all security management members in the operation of the life safety system
• Responsible for interviewing Fire Command Officer candidates and making recommendations for hiring to Director of Security
• Responsible for discipline of Fire Command Officers and making termination recommendations to VP of Security
• Prepares reports on all fire safety issues for the VP of Security
• Interacts with the staff in Legal, Risk Management, Facilities, Hospitality and Food & Beverage
• Responsible for providing fire safety training to security employees
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the local fire officials
• Recommends new surveillance equipment for the hotel security areas. Coordinates with the surveillance technician on equipment repairs and installation
• Assumes responsibility for creating, updating, revising and maintaining the systems room manual
• Develops procedures to meet the fire safety and / or hotel security demands
• Provides input to updates of the property’s emergency procedures manual
• A working knowledge and enforcement of all laws, policies and procedures, governing the actions of customers and employees
• Maintain a high level of personal integrity and moral conduct free of any questionable association
• As needed, the Life Safety Manager may assume the same duties and responsibilities as listed in the Security Shift Manager’s job description
• Complies with all New Jersey regulatory requirements
• Responsible for coordinating operator training on all CCTV policies and procedures.
• Identify the need for and give direction in the development of appropriate ongoing Safety training programs for the property, such as HAZCOM, blood borne Pathogens, Lock Out/Tag Out, Security Awareness, Inspections, Investigations, Incentives & Recognition, Emergency Preparedness and other appropriate management personnel
• Ensures property compliance with appropriate life safety related legislation.,

Essential Functions

• Must be able to stand or sit for an entire shift and be able to move throughout the Casino/Hotel areas
• Must be able to access and work in confined spaces
• Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and stress related to servicing customers in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Requires acute sense of smell and sound, ability to talk on and hear a two-way radio and telephone
• Visual Acuity correctable to 20/20, normal color, peripheral and night vision
• Tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality 
• Must be able to work under adverse conditions, including overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays and testify in court on and off duty
• Contact with team members and customers
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs
• Further physical requirements include but not limited to; standing, kneeling/crouching, sitting, bending, lifting, grasping/handling and reaching
• Complies with all departmental & Company policies.

Requirements

What’s Required

• High school education or equivalent required as well as 2-5 years of related experience in Fire Command and Security 
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have extensive knowledge of the operation of life safety systems, alarm systems, evacuation procedures, camera equipment and those methods of operation and recording as required
• Astute verbal communication skills and possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Must have the organizational ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent computer skills, report writing skills and typing skills required
• Must be certified as a New Jersey Fire Inspector
• Must be able to manage, coordinate and train fire command and security staff 
• Excellent leadership skills and have the ability to manage emergencies 
• Basic arithmetic skills required which include adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying
• Proficient at investigating incidents.
• A valid New Jersey driver's license required
• Ability to effectively communicate in English

Benefits

• Free meal on shift
• Training & Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking