Fire Prevention and Security Officer

The Children's Recovery Center is looking for a safety-minded and support-focused Fire Prevention and Security Officer to join their team! This position is assigned responsibilities involving the inspection of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and providing security at the Children's Recovery Center. Typical work duties 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. 

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time position.

• F&S Salary Level I: $29,500 ($14.18/hourly)

• F&S Salary Level II: $31,500 ($15.14/hourly)

• 8, 10, 12 Hour Night Shifts Only

• Must work Saturday's on weekends.

• Non-Exempt  

• Posted until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be 21 years of age or older, due to DHS requirements.

• F&S Level I:  No requisite education and experience are required for consideration.

• F&S Level II:  Completion of a basic security and/or firefighter's course, and 2 years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.

Special Requirements:

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 60 pounds occasionally, and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Great Reasons to Work for Us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid  benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of health  insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a  generous company match

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

• Student Loan repayment options

• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About the facility: Children’s Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 13 through 17.  CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma-related conditions. 

Apply now to become part of a supportive, excellence-driven environment dedicated to the well-being of Oklahoma’s youth!

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.